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合作 (hé zuò) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

合作 (hé zuò) is a Chinese word: cooperate. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 合作

动 dòng verb

cooperate

我们应该合作完成这个项目。

wǒ men yīng gāi hé zuò wán chéng zhè ge xiàng mù

We should cooperate to complete this project.

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Word breakdown

合 hé — together, unite

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  • 6 合影 hé yǐng — take a group photo HSK 5
    • 合 together, join
    • 影 photo, image
    Example

    大家一起合影吧！

    dà jiā yì qǐ hé yǐng ba

    Let's all take a group photo together!

  • 7 合法 hé fǎ — legal HSK 5
    • 合 to conform to, to accord with
    • 法 law
    Example

    我们需要通过合法途径解决问题。

    wǒ men xū yào tōng guò hé fǎ tú jìng jiě jué wèn tí

    We need to resolve the issue through legal means.

  • 8 合理 hé lǐ — reasonable HSK 5
    • 合 to fit, to conform
    • 理 reason, logic, principle
    Example

    这个价格很合理。

    zhè ge jià gé hěn hé lǐ

    This price is very reasonable.

  • 9 组合 zǔ hé — combine HSK 5
    • 组 to organize, to group, to form into units
    • 合 to combine, to join together, to unite
    Example

    我们可以把这些颜色组合起来。

    wǒ men kě yǐ bǎ zhè xiē yán sè zǔ hé qǐ lái

    We can combine these colors together.

  • 10 结合 jié hé — combine HSK 5
    • 结 tie, bind together
    • 合 join, unite
    Example

    我们应该把理论结合实际。

    wǒ men yīng gāi bǎ lǐ lùn jié hé shí jì

    We should combine theory with practice.

  • 11 综合 zōng hé — synthesize HSK 5
    • 综 gather together; collect comprehensively
    • 合 combine; merge together
    Example

    我们需要综合各方面的意见。

    wǒ men xū yào zōng hé gè fāng miàn de yì jiàn

    We need to synthesize opinions from all sides.

  • 12 联合 lián hé — to unite HSK 5
    • 联 to link, to connect
    • 合 to combine, to join together
    Example

    几家公司联合开发新产品。

    jǐ jiā gōng sī lián hé kāi fā xīn chǎn pǐn

    Several companies united to develop new products.

  • 13 配合 pèi hé — cooperate HSK 5
    • 配 to match, to coordinate
    • 合 to join, to combine
    Example

    请大家配合调查工作。

    qǐng dà jiā pèi hé diào chá gōng zuò

    Please everyone cooperate with the investigation work.

  • 14 集合 jí hé — to assemble HSK 5
    • 集 to gather, to collect
    • 合 to unite, to come together
    Example

    学生们在操场上集合。

    xué shēng men zài cāo chǎng shàng jí hé

    The students assemble on the playground.

  • 15 合并 hé bìng — to merge HSK 6
    • 合 to join together, to unite
    • 并 together, combining into one
    Example

    这两家公司将在明年合并。

    zhè liǎng jiā gōng sī jiāng zài míng nián hé bìng

    These two companies will merge next year.

  • 16 合成 hé chéng — synthesize HSK 6
    • 合 combine, join together
    • 成 form, become
    Example

    这种化学物质是由两种元素合成的。

    zhè zhǒng huà xué wù zhì shì yóu liǎng zhǒng yuán sù hé chéng de

    This chemical substance is synthesized from two elements.

  • 17 场合 chǎng hé — occasion HSK 6
    • 场 place, setting, venue
    • 合 suitable, appropriate context
    Example

    在正式场合，我们应该穿西装。

    zài zhèng shì chǎng hé wǒ men yīng gāi chuān xī zhuāng

    On formal occasions, we should wear suits.

  • 18 混合 hùn hé — to mix, to blend HSK 6
    • 混 to mix; contributes the meaning of mingling or blending things together
    • 合 to combine, to join; emphasizes bringing separate elements together into one
    Example

    我们需要把这两种颜料混合。

    wǒ men xū yào bǎ zhè liǎng zhǒng yán liào hùn hé

    We need to mix these two paints.

  • 19 联合国 Lián hé guó — United Nations HSK 6
    • 联 unite, join
    • 合 combine, together
    • 国 nation, country
    Example

    他在联合国工作了十年。

    tā zài Lián hé guó gōng zuò le shí nián

    He worked at the United Nations for ten years.

  • 20 融合 róng hé — to fuse, to integrate HSK 6
    • 融 to melt, to blend (the dissolving/melting aspect)
    • 合 to combine, to unite (the joining aspect)
    Example

    东西方文化在这座城市完美融合。

    dōng xī fāng wén huà zài zhè zuò chéng shì wán měi róng hé

    Eastern and Western cultures perfectly fuse in this city.

  • 21 凑合 còu he — make do, get by HSK 7
    • 凑 to gather together, to move close
    • 合 to join together, to fit
    Example

    没有好的材料，我们只能凑合着做。

    méi yǒu hǎo de cái liào wǒ men zhǐ néng còu he zhe zuò

    Without good materials, we can only make do.

  • 22 合乎 hé hū — conform to HSK 7
    • 合 to fit, to match
    • 乎 to, with (classical particle)
    Example

    这个方案合乎规定。

    zhè ge fāng àn hé hū guī dìng

    This plan conforms to the regulations.

  • 23 合伙 hé huǒ — to form a partnership HSK 7
    • 合 to join, to unite
    • 伙 partner, companion
    Example

    他们决定合伙开一家餐厅。

    tā men jué dìng hé huǒ kāi yì jiā cān tīng

    They decided to form a partnership to open a restaurant.

  • 24 合唱 hé chàng — to sing in chorus HSK 7
    • 合 together, in unison
    • 唱 to sing
    Example

    学生们每天早上合唱国歌。

    xuéshēngmen měi tiān zǎoshang hé chàng guógē

    Students sing the national anthem in chorus every morning.

  • 25 合约 hé yuē — contract HSK 7
    • 合 together, mutual (indicates the joining of parties)
    • 约 agreement, commitment (indicates the binding nature)
    Example

    我们需要签订一份合约。

    wǒ men xū yào qiān dìng yī fèn hé yuē

    We need to sign a contract.

  • 26 合计 hé jì — to add up HSK 7
    • 合 to combine, to put together
    • 计 to calculate, to count
    Example

    这些费用合计是五百元。

    zhè xiē fèi yòng hé jì shì wǔ bǎi yuán

    These expenses add up to five hundred yuan.

  • 27 合资 hé zī — joint venture HSK 7
    • 合 join together, combine
    • 资 capital, investment
    Example

    这家公司是中美合资企业。

    zhè jiā gōng sī shì Zhōng Měi hé zī qǐ yè

    This company is a Sino-American joint venture.

  • 28 吻合 wěn hé — to match; to coincide HSK 7
    • 吻 to fit together perfectly (originally 'lips/kiss')
    • 合 to join; to fit together; to correspond
    Example

    这个证据和他的说法完全吻合。

    zhè ge zhèng jù hé tā de shuō fǎ wán quán wěn hé

    This evidence completely matches his statement.

  • 29 回合 huí hé — round HSK 7
    • 回 turn, cycle (refers to going back and forth)
    • 合 meeting, encounter (refers to coming together)
    Example

    这场比赛分为三个回合。

    zhè chǎng bǐ sài fēn wéi sān gè huí hé

    This match is divided into three rounds.

  • 30 复合 fù hé — compound HSK 7
    • 复 multiple, complex
    • 合 combine, join together
    Example

    这个词是由两个词复合而成的。

    zhè ge cí shì yóu liǎng ge cí fù hé ér chéng de

    This word is compounded from two words.

  • 31 巧合 qiǎo hé — coincidence HSK 7
    • 巧 opportune, coincidental
    • 合 to come together, to match
    Example

    这真是一个巧合，我们竟然在这里遇见了。

    zhè zhēn shì yí gè qiǎo hé wǒ men jìng rán zài zhè lǐ yù jiàn le

    This is really a coincidence, we unexpectedly met here.

  • 32 悲欢离合 bēi huān lí hé — joys and sorrows, partings and reunions HSK 7
    • 悲 sorrow, sadness
    • 欢 joy, happiness
    • 离 separation, parting
    • 合 reunion, coming together
    Example

    人生充满了悲欢离合。

    rén shēng chōng mǎn le bēi huān lí hé

    Life is filled with joys and sorrows, partings and reunions.

  • 33 愈合 yù hé — to heal HSK 7
    • 愈 to recover, to get better
    • 合 to close, to join together
    Example

    伤口很快就愈合了。

    shāng kǒu hěn kuài jiù yù hé le

    The wound healed quickly.

  • 34 折合 zhé hé — to convert to, to be equivalent to HSK 7
    • 折 to convert, to exchange
    • 合 to equal, to amount to
    Example

    这些美元折合人民币大约是七千元。

    zhè xiē měi yuán zhé hé rén mín bì dà yuē shì qī qiān yuán

    These US dollars convert to approximately 7,000 yuan.

  • 35 整合 zhěng hé — integrate HSK 7
    • 整 to organize, arrange into order, make whole
    • 合 to combine, unite, bring together
    Example

    公司需要整合各部门的资源。

    gōng sī xū yào zhěng hé gè bù mén de zī yuán

    The company needs to integrate resources from various departments.

  • 36 汇合 huì hé — to converge HSK 7
    • 汇 to gather, to collect (multiple things coming together)
    • 合 to join, to unite (the action of becoming one)
    Example

    两条河流在这里汇合。

    liǎng tiáo hé liú zài zhè lǐ huì hé

    Two rivers converge here.

  • 37 百合 bǎi hé — lily HSK 7
    • 百 hundred, many (referring to the many scales)
    • 合 join, unite (scales joined together)
    Example

    她最喜欢的花是百合。

    tā zuì xǐ huan de huā shì bǎi hé

    Her favorite flower is lily.

  • 38 磨合 mó hé — break in, run in HSK 7
    • 磨 grind, wear
    • 合 fit together, mesh
    Example

    新车需要磨合一段时间。

    xīn chē xū yào mó hé yī duàn shí jiān

    A new car needs to be broken in for a period of time.

  • 39 缝合 féng hé — to suture, to stitch up HSK 7
    • 缝 to sew, to stitch
    • 合 to join together, to close
    Example

    医生正在给病人缝合伤口。

    yī shēng zhèng zài gěi bìng rén féng hé shāng kǒu

    The doctor is suturing the patient's wound.

  • 40 迎合 yíng hé — to cater to HSK 7
    • 迎 to meet, to go toward
    • 合 to fit, to match, to conform
    Example

    他总是迎合老板的意见。

    tā zǒng shì yíng hé lǎo bǎn de yì jiàn

    He always caters to the boss's opinions.

  • 41 重合 chóng hé — coincide HSK 7
    • 重 overlapping, duplicate
    • 合 join together, unite
    Example

    这两条线在这一点重合。

    zhè liǎng tiáo xiàn zài zhè yī diǎn chóng hé

    These two lines coincide at this point.

作 zuò — work, do

Words with this character (41)
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Structure & writing
1 合 hé — to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开)
合 is a component in 9 characters
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
拿 ná to hold, grasp, or move with the hand or other means
HSK 3
答 dá to answer, to reply
HSK 4
拾 shí to pick up (something from the ground) 盒 hé a container with a fitted lid and base
HSK 5
哈 hā to open the mouth and breathe out
HSK 6
恰 qià exactly, just
HSK 7
洽 qià harmonious; in accord 鸽 gē pigeon; dove (bird with small wings, good at flying, feathers white/grey/dark purple; kept as homing pigeon or symbolic of peace)

consists of

1.1 人 rén — human being; a higher animal that makes and uses tools
人 is a component in 18 characters
HSK 1
会 huì to gather; to come together 茶 chá tea plant (evergreen shrub with oblong leaves, white flowers, and hard-shelled seeds; young leaves are processed into tea leaves) 认 rèn to recognize; to distinguish
HSK 2
从 cóng (lit.) to follow
HSK 3
合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开)
HSK 4
众 zhòng many; numerous (opposite of "寡") 内 nèi inside; interior (opposite of "外") 队 duì line; column; procession 食 shí to eat
HSK 5
企 qǐ to stand on tiptoe 珍 zhēn treasure; precious thing 舍 shě to give up; to abandon 齿 chǐ tooth; the organ for chewing food in the mouths of humans and some animals
HSK 6
仓 cāng warehouse, storehouse for grain or other goods 闪 shǎn to dodge aside quickly
HSK 7
囚 qiú to imprison; to incarcerate 淤 yū to silt up; to become clogged with sediment 禽 qín general term for birds
1.2 一 yī — the smallest positive integer; one (①used before a measure word ②used before a noun ③indicates a single action or a brief/tentative action)
一 is a component in 58 characters
HSK 1
下 xià lower position (opposite of 上): ① positioned below (opposite of 上); ② later in order or time; ③ within a certain range, condition, or circumstance 两 liǎng two (used before measure words and 半, 千, 万, 亿) 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 候 hòu to wait; to await 元 yuán the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), founded by Kublai Khan
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兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 再 zài twice; a second time 前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 天 tiān sky 子 zǐ child (son or daughter in ancient usage); now specifically son 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 本 běn root or stem of a plant 正 zhèng straight; upright (opposite of crooked or tilted) 百 bǎi hundred (the number 100) 贵 guì expensive; of high value (opposite of 贱)
HSK 2
夫 fū general term for an adult man 画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool)
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开) 夏 xià summer (the second of the four seasons) 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object 应 yìng to reply; to answer
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或 huò perhaps; maybe 更 gēng to change; to replace; to substitute 末 mò tip or end of an object 求 qiú to beg, to implore 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲) 行 xíng to walk; to go
HSK 4
亚 yà inferior (mostly used in negative constructions) 亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 具 jù tool; utensil; implement 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 断 duàn to break into two or more pieces (of something long)
HSK 5
善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 威 wēi authority or power that commands awe and respect 旦 dàn dawn; early morning 未 wèi not yet (opposite of 已) 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")
HSK 6
兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one 德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 拜 bài to bow or salute as a show of respect 灭 miè go out; stop burning or shining (opposite of 着) 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
HSK 7
丘 qiū small hill; mound 丙 bǐng third of the ten Heavenly Stems; used to indicate third in order 丛 cóng to cluster together, to gather in a mass 兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals)
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拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 朱 zhū vermilion, bright red 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 蒙 méng ignorant, lacking knowledge 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 陋 lòu ugly; unsightly 隆 lóng grand; magnificent
1.3 口 kǒu — mouth (organ for eating and drinking, sometimes part of the vocal apparatus)
口 is a component in 181 characters
HSK 1
中 zhōng center; middle point equidistant from all sides 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 亮 liàng bright; luminous 只 zhǐ only; nothing else besides 叫 jiào to cry out; to shout (of people or animals expressing emotion or desire)
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可 kě yes; correct; to permit 号 hào name; appellation 吃 chī to eat; to chew and swallow food (including sipping and drinking) 同 tóng same; identical (opposite of '异') 名 míng name; appellation of a person or thing 吗 ma same as "嘛" 吧 ba sentence-final particle softening tone of imperatives; expressing suggestion, consultation, command, or request 听 tīng to listen; to hear 呢 ne particle used at the end of interrogative sentences to prompt or press for an answer 和 hé harmonious; peaceful 哪 nǎ which (followed by a measure word or numeral + measure word, to identify one or more among several people or things) 唱 chàng to sing; to produce musical sounds with the voice 喂 wèi hey; hello (interjection used as a greeting) 喜 xǐ happy; joyful (opposite of 悲) 喝 hē to drink (liquid or fluid food) 回 huí to wind, circle, or rotate 知 zhī knowledge, learning 问 wèn to ask a question about something unknown or unclear 高 gāo tall; high (opposite of 'low')
HSK 2
告 gào to tell, inform, or announce something to others 周 zhōu periphery; circle 咖 kā coffee (evergreen shrub or small tree grown in the tropics; white flowers, red fruit; seeds used to make a beverage; also refers to the beverage itself) 啊 ā interjection of admiration or surprise 啡 fēi used in '咖啡' (coffee): an evergreen shrub/small tree whose roasted seeds are ground to make the beverage coffee
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虽 suī although; even though (used in the first clause, often paired with 'but' in the second clause)
HSK 3
加 jiā to add together; to combine two or more things or numbers 句 jù sentence (a linguistic unit composed of words and phrases expressing a complete idea) 史 shǐ history; historical records and the study of history 合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开) 员 yuán person engaged in work or study
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咱 zán we (inclusive of both speaker and listener), equivalent to "咱们" 响 xiǎng echo; reverberation 哭 kū to cry; to weep from pain, grief, or strong emotion 啤 pí beer (low-alcohol drink brewed from barley and hops, with foam and a slightly bitter taste) 嘴 zuǐ mouth (of a person or animal); organ for eating and speaking 如 rú to suit; to follow; in accordance with 害 hài harm; disadvantage (opposite of 利、益) 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble 或 huò perhaps; maybe 束 shù to tie; to bind 船 chuán boat; ship (primary watercraft, various types, also used in aerospace) 言 yán (lit.) to speak; to say 铅 qiān lead (metallic element, symbol Pb)
HSK 4
京 jīng capital city of a country 兄 xiōng older brother 免 miǎn to remove; to eliminate 另 lìng other; another 台 tái a raised flat platform for observation
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叶 yè leaf (of a plant) 各 gè each; every (referring to different persons or things) 否 fǒu not; used before action morphemes to express negation 吸 xī to inhale or draw liquid/gas into the body (opposite of 呼, though 呼 is limited to breath) 吹 chuī to blow (air from the mouth) 味 wèi taste; flavor perceived by the tongue 呼 hū to exhale; breathe out (opposite of inhale) 命 mìng life; the living force of organisms 咳 ké to cough 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 品 pǐn article; item; object 售 shòu to sell; to vend 喊 hǎn to shout; to yell loudly 嗯 ǹg grunt of agreement or acknowledgment 嗽 sòu to cough; see 咳 (ké) 象 xiàng elephant (the large mammal)
HSK 5
享 xiǎng to possess; to obtain 占 zhàn to occupy; to seize 古 gǔ ancient; of a bygone era, opposite of 'present' 召 zhào to summon, to call 吨 dūn ton (metric unit of mass equal to 1000 kg)
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含 hán hold something in the mouth without swallowing or spitting 吵 chǎo noisy and chaotic; disturbing 呀 yā exclamation of surprise or doubt 咨 zī to consult or inquire of others 咬 yǎo to bite (with upper and lower teeth, to grip or sever something) 哈 hā to open the mouth and breathe out 哎 āi exclamation of dissatisfaction or reminder 哦 ò oh (expressing realization or understanding) 哲 zhé a wise and intelligent person 唉 ài exclamation of grief or regret 唯 wéi solely, only 善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 喻 yù to explain; to make someone understand 器 qì utensils; implements; vessels 局 jú chessboard 扣 kòu to fasten or hook with a ring or clasp 捐 juān to abandon; to give up 沿 yán along (a river, road, or edge of something) 骂 mà to insult or abuse with crude or malicious words
HSK 6
串 chuàn to thread or string things together 吉 jí auspicious; lucky; propitious (opposite of 凶) 吊 diào to hang; to suspend 吐 tǔ to spit out (something from the mouth) 吓 xià to frighten; to scare
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吞 tūn to swallow whole or in chunks without chewing 启 qǐ to open 呆 dāi foolish; stupid 呈 chéng to take on (a form, color, or state); to appear as 哇 wā onomatopoeia for crying or vomiting sounds 啦 la sentence-final particle (fusion of 了 and 啊); indicates completion, change, or a new situation, with exclamatory or surprised tone 喷 pēn to spurt or spray out (liquid, gas, powder, etc.) under pressure 嗓 sǎng throat; larynx 嘛 ma particle indicating something is obvious or self-evident 嘲 cháo 嘿 hēi hey (greeting or to get attention) 噪 zào （of birds or insects）to chirp or buzz noisily 尚 shàng to revere; to value highly 毫 háo fine, pointed hair on a person or animal 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
HSK 7
亭 tíng pavilion; open-sided roofed structure for rest, built by a road or in a garden 侃 kǎn (lit.) upright and forthright 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals) 叨 dāo (colloq.) to talk endlessly; to chatter on and on (see "叨叨") 叭 ba
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叮 dīng to sting or bite (of mosquitoes, etc., piercing skin to suck blood) 叹 tàn to sigh out of worry or sorrow 叼 diāo to hold in the mouth 吁 yù to appeal or call out for a demand 吏 lì government official in ancient times 君 jūn monarch; sovereign 吝 lìn miserly; stingy with one's possessions 吟 yín to chant or recite with a cadence 吩 fēn (colloq.) to instruct or order verbally; to tell someone to do something (used in 吩咐) 吭 kēng to make a sound; to speak 吻 wěn lips 吼 hǒu (of a fierce animal) to roar 呐 nà shout loudly; cry out (see 呐喊) 呕 ǒu to vomit 呛 qiàng to irritate the nose or throat (of a pungent or acrid gas) 呜 wū onomatopoeia for wind, whistles, crying, etc. 呵 hē to scold angrily 呻 shēn to chant; to recite 咀 jǔ to chew and savour slowly in the mouth 咐 fù to instruct or order verbally; to enjoin; to tell someone what to do or not to do 咕 gu onomatopoeia for the sound of a hen or certain birds clucking/cooing 咙 lóng throat; used in 喉咙 (throat) 咧 liě (of the mouth) open to one side; curl sideways 咽 yān pharynx (the muscular tube at the back of the mouth connecting the nasal cavity, oral cavity, and larynx) 哀 āi sorrowful; grieved 哄 hǒng to deceive; to cheat 哆 duō to shiver, tremble (as in 哆嗦) 哑 yǎ mute; unable to speak due to a physical defect or illness 哗 huá noisy and clamorous; loud and chaotic uproar 哨 shào to patrol, to scout 哺 bǔ to feed (a young child or animal); to nurse 哼 hēng to groan or moan in pain 哽 gěng to have food stuck in the throat 唆 suo to instigate; to incite someone to do wrong 唇 chún lip; the muscular tissue around the mouth of humans or certain animals 唐 táng boastful; exaggerated (in speech) 唠 láo see "唠叨": to talk endlessly; to nag 唤 huàn to call out loudly to get someone's attention or summon them 唬 hu 唾 tuò saliva; spittle 啃 kěn to gnaw; to nibble at something hard 啰 luō see '啰唆': (of speech) verbose; (of matters) trivial and troublesome; to repeat oneself tediously 啸 xiào to whistle (with pursed lips, producing a long clear sound) 喇 lǎ see 喇叭: ① wind instrument, narrow at top and flared at bottom, amplifies sound; ② horn-shaped object with amplifying function 喉 hóu larynx; throat (the organ connecting the pharynx and trachea, used for breathing and phonation) 喘 chuǎn to breathe rapidly; to pant 喧 xuān loud and noisy; clamorous 嗅 xiù to smell; to sniff and distinguish odors 嗜 shì to love, to have a particular fondness for 嗦 suo see '哆嗦': involuntary trembling of the body from external stimulation 嘀 dí used in "嘀咕": ① mutter to oneself; ② feel uneasy, be uncertain 嘈 cáo noisy; clamorous 嘱 zhǔ to enjoin; to instruct 噩 è frightful and ominous; horrifying and inauspicious 嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze 嚣 xiāo noisy; clamorous 嚷 rǎng to shout loudly 嚼 jiáo to chew; to masticate 燕 yàn swallow (bird with small body, long pointed wings, and forked tail) 辟 pì incisive; penetrating; profound 鄙 bǐ vulgar; base; crude 鳄 è crocodile (large reptile, commonly called 鳄鱼) 鸣 míng (of birds) to chirp; (of animals or insects) to cry or make sounds

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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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