书面 (shū miàn) — in writing; written

Definition

Refers to language or communication in written form, as opposed to spoken. Pairs naturally with 口头 (oral/spoken) and modifies nouns like 协议, 证明, 材料.

adjective
in writingwritten

Examples

  • 书面
    Qǐng tí gōng yí fèn shū miàn zhèng míng.
    Please provide a written certificate.
  • 书面
    Shuāng fāng qiān dìng le shū miàn xié yì.
    Both parties signed a written agreement.
  • 书面
    Zhè cì kǎo shì bāo kuò shū miàn hé kǒu shì liǎng bù fen.
    This exam includes both written and oral parts.

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