造 (zào) - to make & to build

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zào ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

造 · zào

to make;

to build;

to create;

to manufacture;

to invent;

to fabricate;

to achieve;

to attain;

to reach

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Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 制— to make; to manufacture
  • 建— to build; to construct
  • 创— to create; to initiate

Antonyms

  • 毁— to destroy; to ruin
  • 灭— to extinguish; to destroy
  • 拆— to dismantle; to tear down

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They built a new house (造房子).
  • The factory manufactures cars (造汽车).
  • He created a new method (造新方法).
  • The ship was constructed last year (造船).
  • She achieved great success (造诣很高).

Collocations

  • to create(创造)
  • to manufacture(制造)
  • to build(建造)
  • to fabricate(编造)
  • to forge(伪造)
  • to achieve(造诣)

Idioms

  • To fabricate stories and spread rumors(造谣生事)
  • To create something out of nothing(无中生有地造)
  • To achieve a high level of accomplishment(造诣高深)
  • To create heaven and earth(开天造地)
  • To create favorable conditions(创造条件)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, '造' represents the creative power of humans to shape their environment and destiny.
  • The character appears in many technical and industrial contexts, reflecting China's modernization and manufacturing prowess.
  • In Buddhist context, '造业' refers to creating karma through one's actions.

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