作者 (zuò zhě) — author, writer
Definition
作者 is the neutral, all-purpose word for 'author' of a specific book or text. 作家 sounds more elevated, like calling someone a 'writer' by profession or title.
noun
authorwriter
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 作者。Wǒ xǐ huan zhè wèi zuò zhě de shū.I like this author's books.
- 作者。Zhè piān zuò zhě de xiǎo shuō xiě dé hěn hǎo.This author's novel is written very well.
- 作者？Nǐ dú guò zhè wèi zuò zhě de nǎ běn shū?Which book by this author have you read?
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