sù​zào HSK7

portray

塑造 sù​zào
portray verb
to create or depict a character, image, or persona, especially in literature, film, or art

The novel successfully portrays a hardworking and brave female character.

shape verb
to form or develop something abstract, such as a person's character, a market, or a brand image

School education plays a key role in shaping the personality of teenagers.

mold verb
to model or mold using physical materials such as clay, wax, or stone

The sculptor is modeling a bust out of clay.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
4.62 per million appears in 2% of films
Written text
16.0 per million

Details

HSK 2.0
Level 6
HSK 3.0
Level 7

Sources

Definitions
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