Writing
写作 (xiězuò) — how to say "writing" in Chinese
写作
Writing, to write
verb
Character composition
写
to write
作
to do; to make; work; composition
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
冖
Cloth cover
#14 · mì · 2 strokes
Collocations
写作能力
xiě zuò néng lì
writing ability
写作课
xiě zuò kè
writing class
从事写作
cóng shì xiě zuò
engage in writing
Examples
许多伟大的作家都是在长期艰苦的写作实践中，才逐渐形成了自己独特的风格。
Many great writers gradually developed their own unique style through long-term and arduous writing practice.
他热爱写作。
He loves writing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "writing" in Chinese?
"writing" in Chinese is 写作 (xiězuò).
写作 meaning in English
写作 (xiězuò) means "Writing, to write".
How is 写作 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiězuò (written as xiezuo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "writing" in Chinese characters?
It is written 写作: 写 has 5 strokes, 作 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 写作?
写作 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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