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How it's used

Although the term literally contains the word for virgin, it is used broadly in professional and creative contexts to refer to any debut or first major project. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone, so it is more common in interviews, reviews, or formal writing than in casual small talk. When referring to a person's very first attempt at something less formal, people often prefer to use the simpler phrase 第一個作品.