作文 (zuò wén) — composition (student essay); to write an essay

Definition

作文 (zuò wén) means a student essay / to write an essay — everyday schoolwork. 写作 is broader and more literary, for any writing. 撰写 is formal, for official documents.

composition (student essay)to write an essay
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Examples

  • 作文
    Lǎo shī biǎo yáng le wǒ de zuò wén.
    The teacher praised my composition.
  • 作文
    Zhè piān zuò wén xiě dé hěn hǎo.
    This composition is very well written.
  • 作文
    Qǐng tóng xué men zuò wén.
    Please write an essay, class.

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