塑造

塑造 sùzào

Shape (model)

What 塑造 means

  1. Shape (model)

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Character by character

塑造 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

塑
sù
Model (mould - plastic)
造
zào
Build (made - manufacture - invent)

How to write 塑造

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塑造 in a sentence

这部小说塑造了一个鲜活的人物。
Zhè bù xiǎoshuō sùzào le yí ge xiānhuó de rénwù.
This novel creates a vivid character.
环境会塑造一个人的性格。
Huánjìng huì sùzào yí ge rén de xìnggé.
Environment shapes a person's character.

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Questions about 塑造

What does 塑造 mean in English?

塑造 is pronounced sùzào and means Shape (model).

How do you pronounce 塑造?

塑造 is sùzào in pinyin — written suzao without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 塑造?

塑造 is written with 2 characters: 塑 (sù) Model (mould - plastic), 造 (zào) Build (made - manufacture - invent). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 塑造 an HSK word?

Yes — 塑造 is on the official HSK 6 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 6 page.

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