作为
zuòwéi
As, being
作为 (zuò wéi) — in a role, as
作为 (zuòwéi) + Role Noun, Subject + Verb
HSK 43.0
Pattern diagram
作为Noun，Who / whatAction
Rule structure
作为 (zuòwéi) introduces the role, status, or quality of a person or thing: "as, in the capacity of." It is placed before a role noun at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
Rule structure
作为 (zuòwéi) introduces the role, status, or quality of a person or thing: "as, in the capacity of." It is placed before a role noun at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
Examples
作为老师，他非常认真。
Zuòwéi lǎoshī, tā fēicháng rènzhēn.
As a teacher, he's very serious.
他作为客人，非常客气。
Tā zuòwéi kèrén, fēicháng kèqi.
As a guest, he is very polite.
Examples
作为老师，他非常认真。
Zuòwéi lǎoshī, tā fēicháng rènzhēn.
As a teacher, he's very serious.
他作为客人，非常客气。
Tā zuòwéi kèrén, fēicháng kèqi.
As a guest, he is very polite.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “in a role, as” in Chinese with 作为?
Use the structure: 作为 (zuòwéi) + Role Noun, Subject + Verb. For example: 作为老师，他非常认真。 — “As a teacher, he's very serious”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
作为老师，他非常认真。 — “As a teacher, he's very serious”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 4.
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