zuò
yǒng

literary
idiom
archaic

Meaning of 作俑

作俑 means to make burial figurines (for sacrifice); to initiate bad practices; to set a bad example. Pronounced zuò yǒng.

  • to make burial figurines (for sacrifice)
  • to initiate bad practices; to set a bad example

Definitions & Examples

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Ancient times had the custom of making burial figurines for sacrifice.