Definitions
- 1. author
Word relationships
Counterparts
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Collocations
作家 usually collocates with 成为 (become) or 当 (work as), not with 是 alone when stating profession: 我想成为一名作家.
Formality
作家 is a formal term; in casual contexts, people might simply say 写东西的 (a person who writes stuff) instead.
Example Sentences
4 shown那位著名 作家 去年因病逝世了。
That famous writer passed away due to illness last year.
他就是大名鼎鼎的 作家 。
He is the renowned writer.
他原本是老师，后来成了 作家 。
He was originally a teacher and later became a writer.
他是 作家 。
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