Writing
营造 (yíng zào) — how to say "to create" in Chinese
营造
To create, to build
verb
Character composition
营
to manage, to build
造
to make, to create
Radicals / Keys
艸
Grass
#140 · cǎo · 6 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Collocations
营造氛围
yíng zào fēn wéi
to create an atmosphere
营造和谐
yíng zào hé xié
to build harmony
Examples
他们努力营造一个和谐的工作环境。
They strive to create a harmonious work environment.
营造气氛。
Create an atmosphere.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say create in Chinese?
"to create" in Chinese is 营造 (yíng zào).
What does 营造 mean in English?
营造 (yíng zào) means "To create, to build".
How is 营造 pronounced?
It is pronounced yíng zào (written as ying zao, yingzao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to create" in Chinese characters?
It is written 营造: 营 has 11 strokes, 造 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 营造?
营造 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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