Definition
做生日 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to hold a birthday party for someone'. The object 生日 can be separated from 做 by a measure word or duration, e.g., 做了一个生日 ('held a birthday party'). The person being celebrated is introduced with 给 or 为.
v.o.
to hold a birthday party (for someone)
Examples
- 做生日。Wǒmen míngtiān gěi māma zuò shēng rì.We'll hold a birthday party for mom tomorrow.
- 。Wǒmen gěi nǎinai zuò le yí gè shēngrì.We held a birthday party for grandma.
- 做生日？Nǐ dǎsuàn shénme shíhou gěi péngyou zuò shēng rì?When do you plan to hold a birthday party for your friend?
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