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铸造 (zhù zào) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

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

Meaning of 铸造

动 dòng verb

to cast

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.

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Word breakdown

铸 zhù — to cast, to mold (metal)

造 zào — to make, to create

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 塑造 sù zào — to shape HSK 6
    • 塑 to mold, to sculpt
    • 造 to create, to make
    Example

    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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  • 6 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.

  • 7 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.

  • 8 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.

  • 9 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.

  • 10 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.

  • 11 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.

  • 12 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.

  • 13 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.

  • 14 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.

  • 15 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.

  • 16 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.

  • 17 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.

  • 18 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.

  • 19 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.

Structure & writing
1 铸 zhù — to cast metal by melting and pouring into a mold

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

consists of

1.1 钅 jīn — metal/gold radical
钅 is a component in 43 characters
HSK 1
钟 zhōng a hollow metal resonator that produces sound when struck; a bell 钱 qián currency; money
HSK 2
铁 tiě iron (metallic element, symbol Fe, atomic number 26) 错 cuò uneven; mixed and varied
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铅 qiān lead (metallic element, symbol Pb) 银 yín silver (metallic element, symbol Ag, atomic number 47) 锻 duàn to forge (metal by heating and hammering)
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针 zhēn needle or pin (slender metal tool with a point and eye or hook, used for sewing or knitting) 钢 gāng steel (iron-carbon alloy with less than 2% carbon content) 钥 yào key 键 jiàn key (mechanical component connecting a shaft to a gear or pulley, usually a rectangular steel block fitted into keyways) 镜 jìng mirror; a reflective device (ancient mirrors were made of polished bronze, modern ones of glass)
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铃 líng bell or buzzer (metal sound-making device) 销 xiāo to melt metal into liquid 锁 suǒ lock (metal device requiring a key, code, or card to open) 锅 guō cooking pot or wok (round, concave, made of iron, aluminum, steel, etc.)
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钓 diào to fish with a hook and bait 钻 zuān to drill or bore a hole by rotating a pointed object 铜 tóng copper (metallic element, symbol Cu, atomic number 29) 铺 pū to spread out; to lay flat 链 liàn chain; a rope-like object made of connected metal rings
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镇 zhèn to suppress; to control
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衔 xián (lit.) horse bit (mouthpiece) 钉 dīng nail; pin; tack (a slender object made of metal, wood, or bamboo that can be driven into another object) 钙 gài calcium (metallic element, symbol Ca) 钝 dùn blunt; not sharp (opposite of 快、利、锐) 钞 chāo banknote, paper currency
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钦 qīn to admire; to respect 钧 jūn ancient unit of weight equal to thirty jin 钩 gōu hook (a curved, sharp-tipped tool for hanging or retrieving things) 钮 niǔ same as "纽" 铭 míng inscription on a vessel, stele, etc. recording facts or merits; words written or engraved to encourage oneself 铲 chǎn shovel; spatula (a flat or scoop-shaped tool with a long handle, usually made of iron) 铸 zhù to cast metal by melting and pouring into a mold 锄 chú hoe (farm tool for loosening soil and weeding) 锈 xiù rust (oxidized layer on metal surfaces) 锋 fēng blade edge; the sharp or pointed part of a sword, knife, or other weapon 锐 ruì sharp or pointed (of a blade or weapon's edge), opposite of 'blunt' 锡 xī tin (metallic element, symbol Sn, atomic number 50) 锤 chuí hammer (a tool with a handle and a metal head) 锦 jǐn colorful patterned silk fabric 锲 qiè (lit.) to carve with a knife 镶 xiāng to inlay or embed one object into another; to border or edge with a material
1.2 寿 shòu — long-lived; advanced in age
寿 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 6
筹 chóu tally stick; thin strip of bamboo, wood, or ivory used for counting or as a token
HSK 7
涛 tāo large waves 畴 chóu (lit.) cultivated farmland 祷 dǎo to pray (to heaven or a deity for help) 铸 zhù to cast metal by melting and pouring into a mold

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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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