所作所为

suǒ zuò suǒ wéi

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Common

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Definitions

1. one's conduct and deeds

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 行径 xíng jìng 行径 xíng jìng (usu. pejorative) conduct; behavior; act 多用于贬义: (usu. pejorative) conduct; behavior; act
• 举止 jǔ zhǐ 举止 jǔ zhǐ bearing 指姿态和风度: bearing
• 表现 biǎo xiàn 表现 biǎo xiàn to show 表示出来的行为: to show

Synonyms

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• 行为 xíng wéi 行为 xíng wéi action 指行为举动: action

Usage notes

Common mistakes

所作所为 is a fixed phrase, do not insert 的: 他所作所为 is correct, not 他的所作所为.

Example Sentences

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他的 所作所为 让我很失望。

His conduct disappointed me greatly.

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Child Words of 所作所为

• 作 作 zuō: worker
• 作 作 zuò: to do; to engage in
• 所 所 suǒ: actually
• 为 为 wéi: as (in the capacity of)
• 为 为 wèi: because of
• 所为 所为 suǒ wéi: what one does