Comparing the two "zuo"
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做 and 作 both are verbs that can be easily confused because both are pronounced “ zuò” (fourth tone). While these both mean “to do”, the use of these two words is very different and almost always not interchangeable. 做 is used very commonly in both in informal/formal situations, whereas 作 is used only in formal situations.
| 做 (zuò) | 作 (zuò) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | to do (work with your hands, cooking, make friends) | to do (thought out or abstract undertakings |
| Part of Speech | verb | verb |
| Formality | flexible | formal |
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To say to bring or carry along use 带。
Common Phrases
In the following examples only 带 can be used.
- ～钱
- ～手机
- ～词典
- ～照相机
To say to wear use 戴
Common Phrases
- 戴眼镜
- 戴手套
- 戴帽子
- 戴手表
- 戴口罩
- 戴戒指
- 戴项链
- 戴领带
- 戴耳机
- 戴耳环
- 戴手表
