do work; handle matters; hold a job
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to do work; to handle matters; to attend to things
Refers to performing tasks, handling affairs, or engaging in specific work activities. Often used to describe one's manner or style of working.
Tā他
zuò做
shì事
yī一
xiàng向
rèn认
zhēn真
fù负
zé责
。
He has always been conscientious and responsible in his work.
Wū屋
lǐ里
tài太
chǎo吵
le了
，
zuò做
bu不
liǎo了
shì事
。
It's too noisy in the room to get any work done.
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Zuò做
shì事
yào要
yǒu有
jì计
huà划
，
bù不
néng能
suí随
xīn心
suǒ所
yù欲
。
You need to plan when doing things; you can't just do whatever you feel like.
Tā她
zuò做
shì事
zǒng总
shì是
yǒu有
tiáo条
bù不
wěn紊
。
She always does things in a very organized manner.
verb
to work (at a place); to hold a position; to be employed
Refers to being employed at a specific organization or holding a regular job. Often used to ask about or state one's place of employment.
Nǐ你
xiàn现
zài在
zài在
nǎr哪
zuò儿
shì做
事
？
Where are you working now?
Tā他
zài在
zhèng政
fǔ府
bù部
mén门
zuò做
shì事
。
He works in a government department.
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Wǒ我
zài在
zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
zuò做
le了
wǔ五
nián年
shì事
le了
。
I have been working at this company for five years.