佳作 (jiā zuō) — fine piece of writing; excellent work (of art, literature, etc.)
Definition
A formal word for an excellent piece of writing or art, usually used in reviews and literary contexts. 佳 is the key element meaning 'fine/excellent'; 作 refers to the work itself.
noun
fine piece of writingexcellent work (of art, literature, etc.)
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Examples
- 佳作。Zhè piān jiā zuō zài bǐ sài zhōng huò dé le yī děng jiǎng.This excellent work won first prize in the competition.
- 佳作。Tā de jiā zuō bèi fā biǎo zài yì běn zhù míng de zá zhì shàng.His fine piece of writing was published in a famous magazine.
- 佳作。Měi wèi zuò jiā dōu xī wàng xiě chū jiā zuō.Every writer hopes to produce an excellent work.
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