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The word "作为" is formed by combining the character "作" (zuò), meaning "to do" or "to act", with the character "为" (wéi), meaning "to be" or "to act as"; their semantic meanings merge to create a compound where the action of "作" is directed toward the role or function indicated by "为", resulting in a word that means "to act as" or "as".

Example Sentences Hide

我作为学生很努力。

Wǒ zuòwéi xuéshēng hěn nǔlì.

I, as a student, work hard.

作为医生，她救了很多人。

Zuòwéi yīshēng, tā jiùle hěnduō rén.

As a doctor, she saved many people.

作为父亲，他要照顾家庭。

Zuòwéi fùqīn, tā yào zhàogù jiātíng.

As a father, he has to take care of the family.

作为公司经理，他必须做出明智的决定。

Zuòwéi gōngsī jīnglǐ, tā bìxū zuò chū míngzhì de juédìng.

As the company manager, he must make wise decisions.

作为一名科学家，她认为作为人类我们有责任保护环境。

Zuòwéi yī míng kēxuéjiā, tā rènwéi zuòwéi rénlèi wǒmen yǒu zérèn bǎohù huánjìng.

As a scientist, she believes that as humans we have a responsibility to protect the environment.

Word Definition - 作为

zuò wéi one's conduct; deed; activity; accomplishment; achievement; to act as; as (in the capacity of); qua; to view as; to look upon (sth as); to take sth to be

Individual Character Details

作 zuō, zuò
为 wéi, wèi, wéi, wèi