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塑造 (sù zào) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

塑造 (sù zào) is a Chinese word: to shape. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 塑造

动 dòng verb

to shape

教育可以塑造一个人的性格。

jiào yù kě yǐ sù zào yí gè rén de xìng gé

Education can shape a person's character.

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Word breakdown

塑 sù — to mold, to sculpt

Words with this character (2)
  • 1 塑料 sù liào — plastic HSK 4
    • 塑 to mold, to shape
    • 料 material, substance
    Example

    这个塑料瓶可以回收。

    zhè ge sù liào píng kě yǐ huí shōu

    This plastic bottle can be recycled.

  • 2 雕塑 diāo sù — to sculpt HSK 7
    • 雕 to carve, to engrave (subtractive process)
    • 塑 to mold, to shape (additive process)
    Example

    艺术家正在雕塑一个人物形象。

    yì shù jiā zhèng zài diāo sù yí gè rén wù xíng xiàng

    The artist is sculpting a human figure.

造 zào — to create, to make

Words with this character (19)
  • 1 创造 chuàng zào — to create HSK 5
    • 创 to initiate, to originate
    • 造 to make, to build, to manufacture
    Example

    艺术家创造了独特的作品。

    yì shù jiā chuàng zào le dú tè de zuò pǐn

    The artist created a unique work.

  • 2 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.

  • 3 建造 jiàn zào — to build HSK 5
    • 建 to establish, to build (foundational construction)
    • 造 to make, to create (manufacturing/creation aspect)
    Example

    他们正在建造一座新桥。

    tā men zhèng zài jiàn zào yī zuò xīn qiáo

    They are building a new bridge.

  • 4 造成 zào chéng — to cause HSK 5
    • 造 to make, to create
    • 成 to become, to form into
    Example

    这次事故造成了严重的损失。

    zhè cì shì gù zào chéng le yán zhòng de sǔn shī

    This accident caused serious losses.

  • 5 打造 dǎ zào — to forge, to build, to create HSK 6
    • 打 to work on, to hammer (action component from metalworking)
    • 造 to make, to create, to construct (result component)
    Example

    公司致力于打造一流的品牌。

    gōng sī zhì lì yú dǎ zào yī liú de pǐn pái

    The company is committed to building a first-class brand.

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  • 6 改造 gǎi zào — to transform HSK 6
    • 改 to change, to alter
    • 造 to make, to build
    Example

    我们需要改造这个旧工厂。

    wǒ men xū yào gǎi zào zhè ge jiù gōng chǎng

    We need to transform this old factory.

  • 7 构造 gòu zào — construct HSK 6
    • 构 structure, frame
    • 造 create, make
    Example

    科学家构造了一个新的理论模型。

    kē xué jiā gòu zào le yí gè xīn de lǐ lùn mó xíng

    The scientist constructed a new theoretical model.

  • 8 造型 zào xíng — to style; to model HSK 6
    • 造 to create, to make
    • 型 form, shape, style
    Example

    她正在给客人造型。

    tā zhèng zài gěi kè rén zào xíng

    She is styling for a client.

  • 9 人造 rén zào — artificial HSK 7
    • 人 human, person (indicating made by humans)
    • 造 make, manufacture, create
    Example

    人造卫星在太空中运行。

    rén zào wèi xīng zài tài kōng zhōng yùn xíng

    Artificial satellites operate in space.

  • 10 伪造 wěi zào — to forge, to counterfeit HSK 7
    • 伪 false, fake, counterfeit
    • 造 to make, to manufacture
    Example

    他因伪造文件被警察逮捕了。

    tā yīn wěi zào wén jiàn bèi jǐng chá dài bǔ le

    He was arrested by the police for forging documents.

  • 11 深造 shēn zào — to pursue advanced studies HSK 7
    • 深 deep, profound (indicating advanced level)
    • 造 to achieve, to attain (indicating the process of learning)
    Example

    她决定出国深造，攻读博士学位。

    tā jué dìng chū guó shēn zào gōng dú bó shì xué wèi

    She decided to go abroad to pursue advanced studies and obtain a doctoral degree.

  • 12 编造 biān zào — to fabricate, to make up HSK 7
    • 编 to weave together, to compile
    • 造 to create, to fabricate
    Example

    他编造了一个借口来解释迟到的原因。

    tā biān zào le yí ge jiè kǒu lái jiě shì chí dào de yuán yīn

    He made up an excuse to explain why he was late.

  • 13 营造 yíng zào — create, build, foster HSK 7
    • 营 manage, operate (toward building)
    • 造 make, create, build
    Example

    我们需要营造一个良好的学习氛围。

    wǒ men xū yào yíng zào yí gè liáng hǎo de xué xí fēn wéi

    We need to create a good learning atmosphere.

  • 14 造价 zào jià — construction cost HSK 7
    • 造 building, construction, making
    • 价 cost, price
    Example

    房子的造价超出了预算。

    fáng zi de zào jià chāo chū le yù suàn

    The construction cost of the house exceeded the budget.

  • 15 造假 zào jiǎ — to fake HSK 7
    • 造 to make, to create
    • 假 false, fake, counterfeit
    Example

    食品造假是严重的违法行为。

    shí pǐn zào jiǎ shì yán zhòng de wéi fǎ xíng wéi

    Food counterfeiting is a serious illegal act.

  • 16 造就 zào jiù — to create; to cultivate; to develop; to shape HSK 7
    • 造 to make; to create; to build
    • 就 to accomplish; to achieve; to bring about
    Example

    艰苦的环境造就了他坚强的性格。

    jiān kǔ de huán jìng zào jiù le tā jiān qiáng de xìng gé

    The harsh environment shaped his strong character.

  • 17 造福 zào fú — to benefit HSK 7
    • 造 to create, to make
    • 福 blessing, well-being, benefit
    Example

    这项工程将造福千万人民。

    zhè xiàng gōng chéng jiāng zào fú qiān wàn rén mín

    This project will benefit tens of millions of people.

  • 18 酿造 niàng zào — to brew, to ferment HSK 7
    • 酿 to ferment, the core brewing process
    • 造 to make, to manufacture, emphasizing production
    Example

    他们用传统方法酿造葡萄酒。

    tā men yòng chuán tǒng fāng fǎ niàng zào pú tao jiǔ

    They brew wine using traditional methods.

  • 19 铸造 zhù zào — to cast HSK 7
    • 铸 to cast, to mold (metal)
    • 造 to make, to create
    Example

    这家工厂铸造各种机械零件。

    zhè jiā gōng chǎng zhù zào gè zhǒng jī xiè líng jiàn

    This factory casts various mechanical parts.

Structure & writing
1 塑 sù — to model; to sculpt

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

consists of

1.1 朔 shuò — new moon; first day of the lunar month
朔 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 4
塑 sù to model; to sculpt
HSK 7
溯 sù to go against the current
1.2 土 tǔ — soil; earth (mixture of sand, clay, etc. on the ground)
土 is a component in 76 characters
HSK 1
再 zài twice; a second time 去 qù to go (away from the speaker, opposite of 来) 在 zài to exist; to live 坐 zuò to sit (resting buttocks on a chair or other surface) 块 kuài lump; chunk; clump
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里 lǐ inner lining (of clothing, bedding, etc.); reverse side of a fabric
HSK 2
周 zhōu periphery; circle 地 dì the Earth, one of the eight planets in the solar system 场 chǎng a place or large area suited for certain needs 坏 huài evil; vicious; destructive 走 zǒu to walk; (of birds or animals) to move the feet forward alternately
HSK 3
城 chéng city wall 境 jìng border; boundary; frontier
HSK 4
压 yā to press down on an object (often from above) 圾 jī used in 垃圾: ① refuse, trash, waste matter; ② fig. harmful elements in society 址 zhǐ location of a building; foundation 垃 lā used in 垃圾 (lājī): ① garbage, refuse ② (attributive) worthless or harmful 基 jī foundation; base of a building
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堂 táng main hall; large imposing room 堵 dǔ to block; to obstruct 塑 sù to model; to sculpt 填 tián to fill up or level a hollow place 增 zēng to increase (opposite of 减) 幸 xìng happy; fortunate 盐 yán salt (chemistry): compound composed of metal ions (including ammonium) and acid radicals 社 shè earth deity, and the place, day, and rites for worshipping it in ancient times 肚 dù belly; abdomen
HSK 5
均 jūn even; equal 型 xíng mold; model 域 yù territory; domain within defined boundaries 培 péi to heap soil around the base of a plant or embankment 堆 duī a pile; a heap of accumulated things
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墙 qiáng wall (built of brick, stone, etc. to support a roof or divide spaces)
HSK 6
吐 tǔ to spit out (something from the mouth) 坛 tán raised platform used for ceremonies such as sacrifices or military oaths, typically built of earth and stone 坡 pō slope; incline 埋 mái to cover with sand, soil, or other material 塔 tǎ pagoda (Buddhist tower, originally housing sacred relics, polygonal or square with tapering tiers)
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壁 bì wall 壤 rǎng loose, soft soil 尘 chén dust, flying dirt 庄 zhuāng village; rural settlement
HSK 7
啬 sè miserly, stingy with money or possessions 圣 shèng supremely exalted and wise 坊 fāng lane or alley (used in urban street names) 坎 kǎn one of the Eight Trigrams, symbol '☵', representing water 坑 kēng pit; hollow depression
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坝 bà dam or embankment built to block or protect against a river 坟 fén grave mound; burial mound 坠 zhuì to fall; to drop down 坦 tǎn flat and wide 坪 píng flat open ground 坷 kě (lit.) used in '坎坷': ① (of roads) bumpy and uneven (opposite of '平坦'); ② figuratively, hardship and frustration; going poorly; unfulfilled 垄 lǒng ridge of soil in a ploughed field for planting crops 垒 lěi defensive wall or fortification in ancient military camps 垦 kěn to reclaim wasteland, to open up land for cultivation 垫 diàn to prop up, pad, or line something to raise, thicken, level, or insulate it 垮 kuǎ to collapse, to cave in 堕 duò to fall, to drop down 堡 bǎo fort; fortress 堤 dī embankment; dike built along a river, lake, or sea 堪 kān can; be able to; be worthy of 塌 tā to collapse, cave in 塘 táng embankment; dike 墅 shù villa; garden-style residence for leisure (usually in suburbs or scenic areas) 墓 mù grave; tomb 墟 xū ruins; a deserted place formerly inhabited by many people 墨 mò ink stick (made from soot or pine smoke); also the liquid ink made by grinding it with water 寺 sì ancient government office 捏 niē to pinch (with thumb and fingers) 杜 dù birchleaf pear tree (a deciduous tree with small, astringent fruit, used as main rootstock for grafting pears) 灶 zào stove or cooking range made of brick, earth, stone, or metal 牡 mǔ male (of birds and animals, opposite of 牝) 疆 jiāng border, boundary 睦 mù harmonious; amicable 赤 chì red; a shade slightly lighter than vermilion

Stroke order

2 造 zào — to make; to manufacture
造 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
糙 cāo brown rice; unhulled rice with bran intact

consists of

2.1 辶 chuò — walk/movement radical, indicating motion or walking
辶 is a component in 68 characters
HSK 1
边 biān border between countries or regions 还 huán to return to the original place or state 这 zhè this (person or thing nearby, as opposed to 那) 道 dào road; path; passage
HSK 2
过 guò to move from one place or party to another 运 yùn to rotate; to move in sequence 近 jìn near, close (in space or time; opposite of 远) 进 jìn to move forward (opposite of 退) 远 yuǎn far; distant (in space or time, opposite of 近)
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送 sòng to deliver or bring something to someone
HSK 3
迎 yíng to welcome; to greet 迟 chí slow, sluggish 适 shì (lit.) to go; to travel to 选 xuǎn to choose; to select; to pick 遇 yù to meet, encounter, come across
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遍 biàn universal, widespread
HSK 4
达 dá to go through; to reach 连 lián to connect, to link 迷 mí unable to distinguish; lost the ability to discern or judge 递 dì to deliver; to pass on 通 tōng unobstructed; able to pass through
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逛 guàng to stroll; to wander; to roam around 速 sù fast; swift; rapid 邀 yāo to invite 随 suí to follow
HSK 5
迅 xùn extremely fast; swift 返 fǎn to return, to go back 违 wéi to disobey; to violate 述 shù to narrate; to state; to recount 迹 jì trace; mark left behind
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追 zhuī to chase; to catch up with 退 tuì to move backward (opposite of 进) 逐 zhú to chase, to pursue 途 tú road; path 造 zào to make; to manufacture 逻 luó to patrol; to make rounds 遗 yí to omit or lose due to carelessness 遵 zūn (lit.) to follow; along 避 bì to avoid; to evade
HSK 6
迈 mài to stride; to step over 迫 pò to compel; to force 逃 táo to flee; to escape from an unfavorable situation 透 tòu (of liquid, light, etc.) to seep through; to penetrate 逗 dòu to tease; to provoke
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逼 bī to coerce; to threaten 遥 yáo far; distant 遭 zāo to encounter (misfortune or adversity)
HSK 7
巡 xún to patrol; to make rounds of inspection 辽 liáo distant; far 迁 qiān to move, relocate (an office, residence, etc.) 迄 qì to reach; up to 迪 dí (lit.) to enlighten; to guide
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迭 dié to alternate; to take turns 迸 bèng to spurt out; to splash outward 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 逊 xùn to abdicate (the throne) 逝 shì to pass; to vanish (esp. of time or flowing water) 逞 chěng show off (one's talent, power, etc.); boast 逢 féng to encounter; to meet 逮 dài (lit.) to reach; to arrive at 逸 yì comfortable and at ease; leisurely 逾 yú to exceed; to surpass 遏 è to stop; to suppress; to restrain 遛 liù to stroll, walk slowly and leisurely 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 遮 zhē to block from view; to obscure 邃 suì deep and distant (of time or space) 隧 suì tunnel; underground or mountain passage
2.2 告 gào — to tell, inform, or announce something to others
告 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 5
造 zào to make; to manufacture 靠 kào to lean against; to be close to
HSK 6
酷 kù cruel, brutal, savage
HSK 7
浩 hào vast, grand, magnificent

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