执笔 (zhí bǐ) — to do the actual writing (as the main author or drafter)
Definition
Literary verb meaning 'to be the one who actually writes' a document — used when the named drafter differs from the signer or sponsor (e.g. a speech, statement, or report). Far more formal than 写.
verb
to do the actual writing (as the main author or drafter)
Examples
- 执笔。Zhè fèn bào gào yóu zhāng jiào shòu zhí bǐ.This report was actually written by Professor Zhang.
- 。Tā céng jīng wèi zhè ge xiàng mù zhí guò bǐ.He once did the actual writing for this project.
- 执笔。Lián hé shēng míng yóu shuāng fāng dài biǎo gòng tóng zhí bǐ.The joint statement was co-authored by representatives from both sides.
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