Definition
写作 (xiě zuò) means 'to write' in the sense of composing literary works, essays, or creative pieces — it's more about the act of crafting content. In contrast, 写 (xiě) is the general verb for physically writing anything (characters, notes, letters). 写作 is used when you are producing a composition or literary work.
verb
to write (literary works, compositions)to compose
Easily confused
- 协作xié zuòsound-alikecooperate, collaborate
Examples
- 写作。Tā xǐhuān zài wǎnshàng xiě zuò.He likes to write at night.
- 写作。Wǒ zhèngzài xiě zuò yì běn xiǎoshuō.I am writing a novel.
- 写作。xiě zuò néng bāngzhù rénmen biǎodá sīxiǎng.Writing can help people express thoughts.
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