Writing
作文 (zuòwén) — how to say "composition" in Chinese
作文
Composition, essay
verb · noun
Character composition
作
to write, to do
文
text, essay
Radicals / Keys
文
Script
#67 · wén · 4 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
写作文
xiě zuòwén
write a composition
一篇作文
yì piān zuòwén
a composition
作文课
zuòwén kè
composition class
Examples
语文课上，老师要求学生每周写一篇关于日常生活的作文。
In Chinese class, the teacher requires students to write an essay about daily life every week.
写作文。
Write an essay.
Frequently asked questions
Composition in Chinese meaning
"composition" in Chinese is 作文 (zuòwén).
What does 作文 mean in English?
作文 (zuòwén) means "Composition, essay".
How is 作文 pronounced?
It is pronounced zuòwén (written as zuowen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "composition" in Chinese characters?
It is written 作文: 作 has 7 strokes, 文 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 作文?
作文 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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