- 大作家 dàzuòjiā great writera great or famous writer; an author of extraordinary achievement
- 三大作风 sāndàzuòfēng three main work stylesThe three main work styles of the Communist Party of China: integrating theory with practice, forging close links with the masses, and practicing self-criticism.
- 小作怡情,大作伤身 xiǎozuōyíqíngdàzuōshāngshēn small drama helps a relationship while big drama hurts itAn occasional display of dramatic behavior or petulance can add excitement to a romantic relationship, but overdoing it can be harmful; adapted from the proverb [[小酌怡情,大酌伤身|小酌怡情,大酌傷身|xiao3 zhuo2 yi2 qing2 da4 zhuo2 shang1 shen1]].
- 小题大作 xiǎotídàzuò to make a big fuss over nothingto make a mountain out of a molehill; to treat a minor issue as a major problem, often with intentional exaggeration
- 狂风大作 kuángfēngdàzuò a fierce wind breaks outA violent gale suddenly starts to blow; describing the onset of a fierce storm.