zok3 tou4作圖作图
Jyutpingzok3 tou4
Yalejok tòuh
Definition
To draw a figure, map, or diagram, or to plot a graph.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to technical or mathematical drawing, such as creating graphs, charts, or geometric diagrams. It is rarely used for artistic sketching or painting, for which 畫畫 is the standard term. In academic or professional settings, it often implies the process of translating data into a visual representation.
Examples
The teacher told us to do some plotting at home today.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for artistic drawing or sketching, as it sounds overly mechanical or mathematical. If you mean drawing a picture for fun, use 畫畫 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
