Definition
制图 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to make a chart, map, or technical drawing'. You can insert measure words or other elements between 制 and 图, e.g., 制了三次图 ('made the drawing three times'). It's commonly used in geography, engineering, and architecture contexts.
v.o.
to make a chartmapor technical drawing
Examples
- 制图。Tā zhèngzài zhì tú.He is making a drawing.
- 。Tā zhì le sān cì tú cái wánchéng.He made the drawing three times before finishing.
- 制图。Zhège xiàngmù xūyào zhì tú.This project requires drafting.
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