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How to write 作业 — "Homework" in Chinese
作业 (zuò yè) is how you say "homework" in Chinese. The word every student knows by day two. Below is each character with its pinyin and meaning, plus a free tracing worksheet you can print in seconds.
作业 character by character
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning in this phrase |
|---|---|---|
| 作 | zuò | to do; work |
| 业 | yè | work; task |
| 作业 | zuò yè | homework |
Using 作业
作 is “to do” and 业 is “work; task” — 作业 is homework, the work you do after class. The two companion verbs every student needs: 写作业 (to do homework) and 交作业 (to hand homework in). 今天的作业是写生字 — “today's homework is writing the new characters”.
In Traditional Chinese it is 作業; only 业 changes, to 業. A useful confession for young learners: 我忘了写作业 (“I forgot to do my homework”) — hopefully used sparingly. For parents, 检查作业 (check homework) is the evening routine that 作业 sheets feed into.
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FAQ
What are the key homework verbs?
写作业 (write/do homework), 交作业 (hand it in), 检查作业 (check it). The noun 作业 never changes; the verb in front sets the scene.
How do you ask what the homework is?
今天的作业是什么？(jīn tiān de zuò yè shì shén me — “what is today's homework?”) — the most-asked question in any class group chat.
How is 作业 written in Traditional Chinese?
作業 — only 业 changes, to 業.