作用 (zuòyòng) — how to say "role" in Chinese

Measure word: 个 (gè)

作用

Role, function, effect

Character composition

to do

to use

Radicals / Keys

Man

#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Use

#101 · yòng · 5 strokes

Examples

充足的睡眠对我们的身体健康起着非常重要的作用,不能忽视。

Adequate sleep plays a very important role in our health and should not be ignored.

作用

Play a role.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "role" in Chinese?

"role" in Chinese is 作用 (zuòyòng).

What does 作用 mean in English?

作用 (zuòyòng) means "Role, function, effect".

How is 作用 pronounced?

It is pronounced zuòyòng (written as zuoyong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "role" in Chinese characters?

It is written 作用.

What HSK level is 作用?

作用 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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