作繭 zuòjiǎn to spin a cocoon Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 作 zuò verb to do to do; to make; to engage in an activity; often interchangeable with 做 zuò in set phrases茧 繭 jiǎn noun cocoon The protective casing spun by a caterpillar or larva before it turns into a pupa; usually refers to a silkworm cocoon used for making silk.