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March 24, 2026
作业(作業)zuòyè(zuo4ye4)
作业 (zuò yè) refers to school assignments or homework assigned to students. It encompasses tasks that are meant to reinforce learning and can occur in various subjects, making it an essential component of the educational process.
Frequency#2573DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese education, homework (作业) is often seen as a crucial part of the learning process, with students frequently assigned work that reinforces classroom lessons. This reflects the value placed on diligence and academic success in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Think of 作 (zuò) as a 'workbench' where you 'do' your assignments, and 业 (yè) relates to 'business' or 'operating' in a task. Visualize a student at a desk, diligently completing homework to connect the characters and their meanings.
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AI Study Notes for 作业
Quick Contrast
复习 (fùxí) refers to review or revision of material already learned, while 作业 (zuòyè) specifically denotes assigned tasks for practice.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 作 (zuò) as a 'workbench' where you 'do' your assignments, and 业 (yè) relates to 'business' or 'operating' in a task. Visualize a student at a desk, diligently completing homework to connect the characters and their meanings.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 作业 with 任务 (rènwù), which means 'task' or 'assignment' but has a broader scope. 作业 is typically informal and used in educational contexts, while 任务 can be more formal. Be mindful of the tone; it should be pronounced with the fourth tone for both characters.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 作业 connects to other educational vocabulary like 学习 (xuéxí, study) and 考试 (kǎoshì, exam). Focus on using it in sentences related to school and homework to practice contextual understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese education, homework (作业) is often seen as a crucial part of the learning process, with students frequently assigned work that reinforces classroom lessons. This reflects the value placed on diligence and academic success in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 作业 when referring to a more general task, which should be 任务 (rènwù). For example, saying '我有很多作业' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō zuò yè) is correct, but using it for non-school-related tasks would be incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 作业
作业 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
If you mark each other's work, they don't mark you down because then you can mark them down.
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奥鹏东财在线作业答案哪里有?
ào péng dōng cái zài xiàn zuò yè dá àn nǎ lǐ yǒu?
Where has the online school assignment of abstruse roc east property answer?
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埃米发现理论和笔头作业对她来说十分容易。
āi mǐ fā xiàn lǐ lùn hé bǐ tóu zuò yè duì tā lái shuō shí fēn róng yì。
Amy discovered that the theoretical and written work came easily to her.
8
杰玛，你做完家庭作业了吗？
jié mǎ， ， nǐ zuò wán jiā tíng zuò yè le？
Have you done your home-work, Gemma?
9
我还没做完地理科家庭作业呢。
wǒ huán méi zuò wán dì lǐ kē jiā tíng zuò yè ne。
I still haven't done my geography homework.
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她连续几个小时都在忙着写作业.
tā lián xù jī gè xiǎo shí dū zài máng zháo xiě zuò yè.
She's been beavering away at her homework for hours.
Cultural Notes for 作业
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese education, homework (作业) is often seen as a crucial part of the learning process, with students frequently assigned work that reinforces classroom lessons. This reflects the value placed on diligence and academic success in Chinese culture.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
Unlike in some Western cultures where homework may be less emphasized, in China, extensive homework is a norm, reflecting a commitment to education and preparation for future challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions about 作业
Common types of 作业 include written assignments, problem sets in math, and reading tasks that reinforce lessons from class.
Make sure to pronounce 作 (zuò) with a falling tone and 业 (yè) also with a falling tone; both are fourth tones.
