作家 (zuòjiā) — how to say "writer" in Chinese

Measure word: 位 (wèi), 个 (gè)

作家

Writer, author

Character composition

to do, to work

family, specialist

Radicals / Keys

Roof

#40 · mián · 3 strokes

Man

#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Examples

他从小就梦想成为一名作家,用文字讲述一个个动人的故事。

He dreamed of becoming a writer since childhood, telling moving stories with words.

一位作家

A writer.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "writer" in Chinese?

"writer" in Chinese is 作家 (zuòjiā).

What does 作家 mean in English?

作家 (zuòjiā) means "Writer, author".

How is 作家 pronounced?

It is pronounced zuòjiā (written as zuojia). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "writer" in Chinese characters?

It is written 作家.

What HSK level is 作家?

作家 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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