Today’s word of the day is 做 (zuò) which means ‘to do’. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 做 (zuò).
做主 (zuò zhǔ) To decide
The first word is 做主 (zuò zhǔ) which means ‘to decide’. Let’s look at each character of this word, 做 means ‘to do’ and 主 means master. A way of using it in a sentence is 今天由我做主。(Jīntiān yóu wǒ zuòzhǔ.) I will decide today.
做法 (zuò fǎ) The way of handling something
Another word we can create with 做 (zuò) is 做法 (zuò fǎ). This means ‘way of handling something’. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 做 means ‘to do’ and 法means law. A way of using it in a sentence is 我有我自己的做法。(Wǒ yǒu wǒ zìjǐ de zuòfǎ.) I have my own way of handling things.
做饭 (zuò fàn) To cook
Finally, we can create the word 做饭 (zuò fàn) which means to cook. The 饭 here means rice or meal. A way of using it in a sentence is 你会做饭吗? (Nǐ huì zuò fàn ma?) Can you cook?