“做事” is a fundamental verb in Chinese meaning 'to do things' or 'to work', covering a wide range of activities.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To do things or work.
- Basic verb for actions and tasks.
- Used in daily life and work.
Overview
“做事”是一个核心的中文动词，表示执行、完成或处理某事。它的含义非常广泛，可以涵盖从日常琐事到重要工作的各种活动。在A2级别，掌握“做事”的用法对于理解和参与基本交流至关重要。
**泛指“做某事”**
强调动作本身，不特指具体内容。例如：“他喜欢做事。”（He likes to do things.）
**特指“完成某项任务”**
强调结果或过程的完成。例如：“我今天有很多事要做。”（I have many things to do today.）
**与“不”连用**
表示不做某事或不参与。例如：“我不喜欢跟那样的人做事。”（I don't like dealing with people like that.）
**与“好”连用**
表示做得好或擅长。例如：“她做事很认真。”（She does things seriously/She is good at doing things.）
日常生活：谈论家务、学习、个人事务等。例句：‘你该做事了，别总玩手机。’
工作场合：讨论工作任务、项目进展等。例句：‘老板让我们尽快做事。’
人际交往：评价他人的行为方式或态度。例句：‘他做事很靠谱。’
“做”更基础，可以指制作、扮演、成为等多种含义，而“做事”特指执行动作或完成任务。
“干”与“做”类似，口语中常用，有时可与“做事”互换，但“做事”更强调事情的整体性和过程。
“工作”通常指有报酬的职业活动或一项具体的、有目的的劳动，比“做事”更正式和具体。
Examples
我今天有很多事要做。
everydayI have a lot of things to do today.
请认真做事，不要马虎。
instructionalPlease do things carefully and don't be careless.
他做事很有效率。
descriptiveHe works very efficiently.
我们应该怎样做事才能成功？
inquisitiveHow should we do things in order to succeed?
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
做事要专心
One must concentrate when doing things.
做事要负责
One must be responsible when doing things.
做事不犹豫
To act without hesitation.
Often Confused With
'做' is a more general verb meaning 'to do', 'to make', 'to act as'. '做事' specifically refers to the act of doing things or handling tasks.
'工作' typically refers to 'work' in the sense of a job, employment, or a specific, often paid, task. '做事' is broader and can include non-work activities.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This is a very common and versatile verb. It's suitable for most informal and neutral situations. In highly formal or literary contexts, more specific verbs might be preferred.
Common Mistakes
Learners might sometimes try to directly translate 'do something' by adding a specific object after '做事', like '做事学习'. It's usually better to say '学习' or '做学习上的事'.
Tips
Focus on Action and Tasks
Remember '做事' emphasizes the act of doing or completing something, whether big or small.
Avoid Overuse in Formal Writing
While common in speech, '做事' can sometimes sound too colloquial in very formal written Chinese. Consider alternatives if needed.
Emphasis on Diligence
Chinese culture often values diligence and conscientiousness. Describing someone as '做事认真' (doing things seriously) is a high compliment.
Word Origin
The word is a compound of '做' (zuò), meaning 'to do', and '事' (shì), meaning 'thing', 'matter', or 'affair'. Together, they form the common phrase for 'doing things'.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, the way one 'does things' (做事) is often seen as a reflection of their character, diligence, and reliability. Being known for '做事认真' (doing things conscientiously) is highly regarded.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone 'doing' a 'thing' (事). The verb '做' combined with '事' directly means 'to do things'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“做”的含义更广，可以指制作、扮演等。“做事”则特指执行动作、完成任务或处理事情。
“做事”非常通用，可以用在日常对话、工作讨论、评价他人行为等各种场合。
通常情况下，“做事”本身就包含了“事情”这个概念，不需要再加宾语。但有时可以说“做事（某事）”，表示做某件具体的事，如“做事要专心”。
两者意思很接近，都指做事情，尤其是在体力劳动或具体事务方面。“干活”更偏向于指具体的劳动或工作任务，而“做事”的范围更广一些。
Test Yourself
他______很认真，总是把事情做得很好。
句子的意思是描述他完成事情的态度，所以“做事”最合适。
“做事”最接近的意思是：
“做事”的核心含义是执行动作和完成某项事务。
请用“做事”、“我”、“很多”、“今天”、“有”组成句子。
这是“有”字句的常见结构，表示“某人某时有某事需要做”。
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Summary
“做事” is a fundamental verb in Chinese meaning 'to do things' or 'to work', covering a wide range of activities.
- To do things or work.
- Basic verb for actions and tasks.
- Used in daily life and work.
Focus on Action and Tasks
Remember '做事' emphasizes the act of doing or completing something, whether big or small.
Avoid Overuse in Formal Writing
While common in speech, '做事' can sometimes sound too colloquial in very formal written Chinese. Consider alternatives if needed.
Emphasis on Diligence
Chinese culture often values diligence and conscientiousness. Describing someone as '做事认真' (doing things seriously) is a high compliment.
Examples
4 of 4我今天有很多事要做。
I have a lot of things to do today.
请认真做事，不要马虎。
Please do things carefully and don't be careless.
他做事很有效率。
He works very efficiently.
我们应该怎样做事才能成功？
How should we do things in order to succeed?
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充裕的
B2Abundant, ample, or sufficient in quantity.
事故
A2accident; mishap
依照
A2According to; in accordance with.
准确地
A2accurately, precisely
做到
A2to achieve; to accomplish
积极地
A2actively; enthusiastically
应变
B2Adaptive; capable of dealing with emergencies.
行政
A2Administration; the management of affairs.
过后
A2Afterwards; at a later or subsequent time.
赞同
A2To approve of, to endorse; to agree with or support.
