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制作 (zhì zuò) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

制作 (zhì zuò) is a Chinese word: to make; to produce. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 制作

动 dòng verb

to make; to produce

他正在制作一部电影。

tā zhèng zài zhì zuò yī bù diàn yǐng

He is making a film.

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Word breakdown

制 zhì — to manufacture; to produce systematically

Words with this character (33)
  • 1 制定 zhì dìng — to formulate HSK 5
    • 制 to make, to create (a system)
    • 定 to fix, to determine
    Example

    政府正在制定新的环保政策。

    zhèng fǔ zhèng zài zhì dìng xīn de huán bǎo zhèng cè

    The government is formulating new environmental policies.

  • 2 制度 zhì dù — system HSK 5
    • 制 to establish, to regulate
    • 度 measure, standard
    Example

    这个国家的医疗制度很完善。

    zhè ge guó jiā de yī liáo zhì dù hěn wán shàn

    This country's healthcare system is very comprehensive.

  • 3 制订 zhì dìng — to formulate HSK 5
    • 制 to create, to establish
    • 订 to fix, to set, to determine
    Example

    政府正在制订新的教育政策。

    zhèng fǔ zhèng zài zhì dìng xīn de jiào yù zhèng cè

    The government is formulating new education policies.

  • 4 制造 zhì zào — to manufacture HSK 5
    • 制 to make; to control; system
    • 造 to make; to build; to create
    Example

    这家工厂制造汽车。

    zhè jiā gōng chǎng zhì zào qì chē

    This factory manufactures cars.

  • 5 复制 fù zhì — to copy HSK 5
    • 复 again, repeat
    • 制 to make, to produce
    Example

    我需要复制这份文件。

    wǒ xū yào fù zhì zhè fèn wén jiàn

    I need to copy this document.

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  • 6 控制 kòng zhì — to control HSK 5
    • 控 to restrain, to hold in check
    • 制 to regulate, to制ablish limits
    Example

    他努力控制自己的情绪。

    tā nǔ lì kòng zhì zì jǐ de qíng xù

    He tries hard to control his emotions.

  • 7 研制 yán zhì — to develop (through research) HSK 5
    • 研 to research, to study
    • 制 to make, to manufacture
    Example

    这家公司正在研制新型电池。

    zhè jiā gōng sī zhèng zài yán zhì xīn xíng diàn chí

    This company is developing a new type of battery.

  • 8 限制 xiàn zhì — to limit HSK 5
    • 限 limit, boundary
    • 制 control, regulate
    Example

    为了健康，他限制自己每天只喝一杯咖啡。

    wèi le jiàn kāng tā xiàn zhì zì jǐ měi tiān zhǐ hē yì bēi kā fēi

    For the sake of his health, he limits himself to only one cup of coffee per day.

  • 9 制品 zhì pǐn — manufactured product HSK 6
    • 制 to manufacture, to make
    • 品 product, goods, item
    Example

    这些塑料制品质量很好。

    zhè xiē sù liào zhì pǐn zhì liàng hěn hǎo

    These plastic products are of very good quality.

  • 10 定制 dìng zhì — to customize HSK 6
    • 定 to fix, to set, to determine (indicates something specified or predetermined)
    • 制 to make, to manufacture, to produce (indicates the action of creating)
    Example

    我们可以为您定制专属的服务方案。

    wǒ men kě yǐ wèi nín dìng zhì zhuān shǔ de fú wù fāng àn

    We can customize an exclusive service plan for you.

  • 11 录制 lù zhì — to record, to produce HSK 6
    • 录 record, copy, register
    • 制 make, manufacture, produce
    Example

    我们正在录制一档全新的音乐节目。

    wǒ men zhèng zài lù zhì yī dàng quán xīn de yīn yuè jié mù

    We are recording a brand new music program.

  • 12 抑制 yì zhì — to inhibit HSK 6
    • 抑 to press down, to suppress
    • 制 to control, to regulate
    Example

    这种药物可以抑制癌细胞的生长。

    zhè zhǒng yào wù kě yǐ yì zhì ái xì bāo de shēng zhǎng

    This medicine can inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

  • 13 机制 jī zhì — mechanism HSK 6
    • 机 machine, mechanical aspect
    • 制 system, institutional structure
    Example

    我们需要建立有效的监督机制。

    wǒ men xū yào jiàn lì yǒu xiào de jiān dū jī zhì

    We need to establish an effective supervision mechanism.

  • 14 专制 zhuān zhì — autocratic HSK 7
    • 专 exclusive; monopolistic (power)
    • 制 control; system (of governance)
    Example

    这个国家的统治非常专制。

    zhè ge guó jiā de tǒng zhì fēi cháng zhuān zhì

    This country's rule is very autocratic.

  • 15 乳制品 rǔ zhì pǐn — dairy products HSK 7
    • 乳 milk, dairy
    • 制 manufactured, processed
    • 品 products, goods
    Example

    这家超市的乳制品很新鲜。

    zhè jiā chāo shì de rǔ zhì pǐn hěn xīn xiān

    The dairy products at this supermarket are very fresh.

  • 16 仿制 fǎng zhì — to imitate; to copy; to reproduce HSK 7
    • 仿 to imitate; to copy
    • 制 to manufacture; to produce
    Example

    他们仿制了这个著名品牌的产品。

    tā men fǎng zhì le zhè ge zhù míng pǐn pái de chǎn pǐn

    They imitated this famous brand's products.

  • 17 体制 tǐ zhì — system HSK 7
    • 体 organizational form/structure
    • 制 system/institution
    Example

    这个国家需要改革政治体制。

    zhè ge guó jiā xū yào gǎi gé zhèng zhì tǐ zhì

    This country needs to reform its political system.

  • 18 克制 kè zhì — to restrain HSK 7
    • 克 to overcome, to conquer
    • 制 to control, to regulate
    Example

    他努力克制自己的情绪。

    tā nǔ lì kè zhì zì jǐ de qíng xù

    He tries hard to control his emotions.

  • 19 制服 zhì fú — uniform HSK 7
    • 制 to control
    • 服 to submit
    Example

    警察的制服是蓝色的。

    jǐng chá de zhì fú shì lán sè de

    The police uniform is blue.

  • 20 制止 zhì zhǐ — to stop, to curb, to prevent HSK 7
    • 制 to control, to regulate
    • 止 to stop, to halt
    Example

    警察及时制止了斗殴事件。

    jǐng chá jí shí zhì zhǐ le dòu ōu shì jiàn

    The police stopped the fight in time.

  • 21 制约 zhì yuē — to restrict, to constrain HSK 7
    • 制 to control, to regulate
    • 约 to bind, to restrict
    Example

    经济发展受到资源的制约。

    jīng jì fā zhǎn shòu dào zī yuán de zhì yuē

    Economic development is restricted by resources.

  • 22 制裁 zhì cái — to sanction; to impose sanctions HSK 7
    • 制 to control; to restrict; to regulate
    • 裁 to judge; to decide; to cut off
    Example

    联合国对该国实施了经济制裁。

    lián hé guó duì gāi guó shí shī le jīng jì zhì cái

    The United Nations imposed economic sanctions on that country.

  • 23 压制 yā zhì — suppress HSK 7
    • 压 press down, apply force/pressure
    • 制 control, restrict, regulate
    Example

    他努力压制自己的愤怒。

    tā nǔ lì yā zhì zì jǐ de fèn nù

    He tried hard to suppress his anger.

  • 24 因地制宜 yīn dì zhì yí — to adapt measures to local conditions HSK 7
    • 因 according to, based on
    • 地 place, locality, local conditions
    • 制 to formulate, to establish (measures)
    • 宜 suitable, appropriate, proper
    Example

    这个项目的实施必须因地制宜，考虑当地的实际情况。

    zhè ge xiàng mù de shí shī bì xū yīn dì zhì yí kǎo lǜ dāng dì de shí jì qíng kuàng

    The implementation of this project must adapt measures to local conditions and consider the actual situation on the ground.

  • 25 强制 qiáng zhì — to compel, to force, to coerce HSK 7
    • 强 force, strength, powerful
    • 制 control, regulate, restrain
    Example

    没有人能强制你做出选择。

    méi yǒu rén néng qiáng zhì nǐ zuò chū xuǎn zé

    No one can compel you to make a choice.

  • 26 抵制 dǐ zhì — to boycott HSK 7
    • 抵 to resist, to oppose
    • 制 to control, to restrain
    Example

    消费者抵制这个品牌的产品。

    xiāo fèi zhě dǐ zhì zhè gè pǐn pái de chǎn pǐn

    Consumers boycott this brand's products.

  • 27 法制 fǎ zhì — legal system HSK 7
    • 法 law, legal
    • 制 system, institution
    Example

    法制是社会稳定的基础。

    fǎ zhì shì shè huì wěn dìng de jī chǔ

    The legal system is the foundation of social stability.

  • 28 牵制 qiān zhì — to pin down, to contain HSK 7
    • 牵 to pull, to lead, to engage
    • 制 to control, to restrict, to constrain
    Example

    我军派出一支部队牵制敌人的主力。

    wǒ jūn pài chū yì zhī bù duì qiān zhì dí rén de zhǔ lì

    Our forces dispatched a unit to pin down the enemy's main force.

  • 29 特制 tè zhì — specially made HSK 7
    • 特 special, particular
    • 制 to make, to manufacture
    Example

    这道菜是大厨特制的。

    zhè dào cài shì dà chú tè zhì de

    This dish is specially made by the chef.

  • 30 绘制 huì zhì — to draw HSK 7
    • 绘 to draw, to depict
    • 制 to make, to produce
    Example

    他正在绘制一张地图。

    tā zhèng zài huì zhì yì zhāng dì tú

    He is drawing a map.

  • 31 编制 biān zhì — to compile, to draw up, to prepare HSK 7
    • 编 to organize, to arrange systematically
    • 制 to create, to establish, to formulate
    Example

    我们需要编制明年的预算计划。

    wǒ men xū yào biān zhì míng nián de yù suán jì huà

    We need to compile next year's budget plan.

  • 32 节制 jié zhì — to restrain, to control HSK 7
    • 节 moderation, restraint (originally 'bamboo joint/section')
    • 制 to control, to regulate
    Example

    她在饮食上很节制。

    tā zài yǐn shí shàng hěn jié zhì

    She is very restrained in her eating.

  • 33 遏制 è zhì — to curb HSK 7
    • 遏 to stop, to block
    • 制 to control, to restrict
    Example

    政府采取措施遏制通货膨胀。

    zhèng fǔ cǎi qǔ cuò shī è zhì tōng huò péng zhàng

    The government takes measures to curb inflation.

作 zuò — to make; to create; to work on

Words with this character (41)
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Structure & writing
1 制 zhì — to make; to manufacture

制 is not used as a component in any other character.

制 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

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2 作 zuò — to work; to make; to produce

作 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 亻 rén — person/human radical (standing figure)
亻 is a component in 117 characters
HSK 1
什 shén see "什么": ① interrogative pronoun; ② indefinite reference; ③ universal reference (used before 也/都); ④ surprise or dissatisfaction; ⑤ reproach; ⑥ disagreement; ⑦ non-exhaustive enumeration 他 tā third-person pronoun, generally male, sometimes gender-neutral (he/him; they) 们 men suffix added to pronouns or nouns referring to people to indicate plural 件 jiàn measure word for individual items 休 xiū to stop; to cease (something)
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住 zhù to reside; to stay (permanently or temporarily) 作 zuò to work; to make; to produce 你 nǐ you (second person singular pronoun) 便 biàn convenient; to make convenient, smooth, without difficulty or obstruction 候 hòu to wait; to await 做 zuò to make; to manufacture (a physical object)
HSK 2
但 dàn only, merely 位 wèi position; location 体 tǐ the whole body of a person or animal; by extension, a part of the body 游 yóu unfixed; constantly moving
HSK 3
信 xìn letter; written message 借 jiè to borrow (something to be returned later) 假 jiǎ false; fake; not genuine, opposite of "真" 健 jiàn to strengthen; to make robust 像 xiàng portrait, image, or sculpture made in the likeness of a person or object
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化 huà to change in nature or form; to transform 复 fù to repeat; to do more than once
HSK 4
仅 jǐn only; merely 仍 réng still; as before; unchanged 仔 zǎi (dial.) young man 付 fù to submit; to hand over 价 jià price; the monetary value of goods
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任 rèn to appoint; to assign to a post 份 fèn a portion or share of a whole divided into parts 优 yōu excellent; superior (opposite of 劣) 伙 huǒ meals; food provisions 估 gū to estimate, to reckon approximately 低 dī low (opposite of 'high'); close to the ground 何 hé interrogative pronoun: ① what ② where ③ why 使 shǐ to dispatch; to order about 例 lì example; instance used as a reference or model 供 gōng to supply; to provide money or goods for those in need 保 bǎo to guard and protect from harm or loss 俩 liǎ two (cannot be followed by 个 or other measure words) 倍 bèi a multiple; a number equal to another multiplied by a given factor 倒 dǎo to fall down; to topple over 值 zhí price; value; numerical value 停 tíng to stop, to cease moving 偶 ǒu idol; figure made of wood or clay 傅 fù (lit.) to assist; to instruct 傲 ào arrogant; proud 夜 yè night (from dusk to dawn), opposite of '日'/'昼'
HSK 5
亿 yì one hundred million 代 dài to substitute; to replace 仿 fǎng to imitate; to follow as a model 伍 wǔ a military unit of five soldiers in ancient times; now refers to the army in general 伟 wěi great; sublime; inspiring reverence
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传 chuán to pass from one party to another; to hand down from generation to generation 伴 bàn companion; partner 伸 shēn to stretch out; to extend 似 sì to resemble; to be like 佛 fó Buddha (abbrev. of Sanskrit transliteration '佛陀'); esp. Shakyamuni, founder of Buddhism 佳 jiā beautiful, good 依 yī to lean on; to rely on, to depend on 促 cù short (of time) 俗 sú custom; social habit or convention formed over time 倡 chàng to initiate; to advocate 傍 bàng to be close to; to be beside 催 cuī to urge; to press someone to act quickly 傻 shǎ foolish, stupid 宿 sù to lodge; to spend the night; to sleep overnight 拖 tuō to drag (an object along a surface) 施 shī to implement; to exert
HSK 6
仗 zhàng general term for ancient weapons 仪 yí appearance and bearing; demeanor 仰 yǎng face upward (opposite of 俯, to face downward) 佩 pèi to wear (on one's person); to carry at one's side 侄 zhí nephew (son of a brother or male peer; also used for a friend's son)
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侧 cè side; lateral (opposite of 'front/upright') 俱 jù all, entirely 倾 qīng to tilt; to lean 偷 tōu to steal; to take something without the owner's knowledge 偿 cháng to repay; to compensate 储 chǔ to save, to store up
HSK 7
仁 rén benevolence; the Confucian moral concept centered on compassion, love, and altruism 仆 pú servant hired to do household chores 仇 chóu enemy; foe 仙 xiān immortal; a person with supernatural abilities in mythology 仲 zhòng second among siblings (after 伯, before 叔)
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伏 fú to lean forward onto something; to lie face down, prostrate 伐 fá to chop (a tree); to fell 伦 lún generation; kind; category 伪 wěi false; fake; deceitful (opposite of 真) 伯 bó uncle (father's elder brother) 伺 sì to watch; to lie in wait 佑 yòu to assist and protect 佣 yōng to hire or be hired 侃 kǎn (lit.) upright and forthright 侈 chǐ wasteful; extravagant 侍 shì to serve, attend upon, wait on someone 侠 xiá a chivalrous person or act of helping the oppressed through personal strength 侣 lǚ companion; partner 侥 jiǎo 见"侥幸": to gain benefit or avoid misfortune by chance 侦 zhēn to spy; to secretly investigate or scout 侨 qiáo to reside abroad 侮 wǔ to bully, to treat with contempt 侵 qīn to invade, to encroach on others' rights 俊 jùn handsome; good-looking (opposite of ugly) 俏 qiào handsome; good-looking; nimble and graceful 俘 fú prisoner of war; captive 俭 jiǎn frugal, thrifty (opposite of 奢) 俯 fǔ to bow one's head, face downward (opposite of 仰) 倔 juè straightforward in character, blunt in speech 倘 tǎng if; supposing that 倚 yǐ to lean against 倦 juàn tired, weary 债 zhài debt (money owed to others) 偏 piān not straight; off-center; tilted (opposite of 正) 僚 liáo government official 僧 sēng Buddhist monk 僵 jiāng stiff, rigid (of limbs) 僻 pì remote, far from the center
2.2 乍 zhà — adverb meaning suddenly, abruptly
乍 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 1
作 zuò to work; to make; to produce 怎 zěn (colloq.) interrogative pronoun: how, why, what (asking about nature, state, manner, or reason) 昨 zuó yesterday
HSK 5
炸 zhà to burst or explode with a loud sound 窄 zhǎi narrow; not wide (opposite of 宽)
HSK 7
诈 zhà to deceive; to swindle

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