做事

zuòshì

Traditional: 做事

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Translation

to do things, to handle matters, to work

Word origin

A verb-object compound of 做 (zuò, to do) and 事 (shì, matter, affair), meaning to do things or handle affairs.

Origin
compound
Root
做 (zuò, to do) + 事 (shì, matter)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 做

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Examples

He goes about things very conscientiously.

When you handle matters you need a plan and must not rush.

This person is very reliable in how he does things.

She listens to music while she works.

Be a good person before you get things done - that is what he often says.

做事 (zuò shì) means to do things, handle matters, or work. It often describes a person's manner or attitude when getting things done.

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