作文

zuò wén

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to write an essay
2. composition (student essay)

Word relationships

Related words

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论文

lùn wén

paper

作文 usually refers to shorter student essays, while 论文 refers to academic papers or theses.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

作文 is a noun or verb meaning 'to write an essay' or 'student essay'. Do not use it to mean 'homework' in general; it specifically refers to composition assignments.

Example Sentences

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今天的作业是写一篇作文。

Today's homework is to write an essay.

请帮我修改这篇作文。

Please help me revise this essay.

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Child Words of 作文

worker

to do; to engage in

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