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所作所为

所作所為
suǒzuò-suǒwéi
idiom HSK 7-9 #3,554

Meanings

  1. 1 one's actions
  2. 2 one's conduct
  3. 3 what one has done

Characters

所
suǒ
that which
作
zuò
to do
为
wéi
to do; to act
Literally 'what one does and what one acts' - emphasizes the totality of someone's actions

Examples

HSK 3
他必须为自己的所作所为负责。
Tā bìxū wèi zìjǐ de suǒzuò-suǒwéi fùzé.
He must take responsibility for his own actions.
HSK 4
她对他的所作所为感到失望。
Tā duì tā de suǒzuò-suǒwéi gǎndào shīwàng.
She is disappointed by his conduct.

Tips

usage
所作所为 often carries a negative or critical tone, referring to someone's questionable or condemnable behavior.

Stroke Order

所 suǒ
作 zuò
为 wéi