作为 (zuòwéi)

In Chinese, "作为" is a prepositional phrase commonly used to indicate someone or something's role or status in a particular context. It is often translated to "as," "in the capacity of," or "as a." It can also be used as a noun or a verb.

Basic Usage

Here are some common usages of "作为":

• As a prepositional phrase indicating role or status: For example: 他作为一名老师在学校工作。(tā zuòwéi yīmíng lǎoshī zài xuéxiào gōngzuò.) - He works at the school as a teacher.
• As a noun or a verb: For example: 他的作为得到了大家的认可。(tā de zuòwéi dédàole dàjiā de rènkě.) - His actions have earned everyone's approval.

Examples

Here are some example sentences containing "作为":

• 作为一家公司的CEO，他需要做出重要的决策。(zuòwéi yījiā gōngsī de CEO, tā xūyào zuòchū zhòngyào de juécè.) - As the CEO of a company, he needs to make important decisions.
• 作为一个父母，我们有责任教育孩子。(zuòwéi yīgè fùmǔ, wǒmen yǒu zérèn jiàoyù háizi.) - As parents, we have the responsibility to educate our children.