se2寫写

Jyutpingse2

Yalesé

動詞Very common

Definition

To write symbols or characters to express meaning, or to compose text.

to write characters or symbols
to compose, draft, or write a text

ngo5我soeng2想hok6學se2寫zung1中man4文zi6字。

ngo5我soeng2想hok6学se2写zung1中man4文zi6字。

I want to learn to write Chinese characters.

colloquialdaily actionscommunication

How it's used

Focus on the physical act of recording information rather than just the abstract concept of composition. When you need to specify writing something down for later reference, adding the particle 低 creates the phrasal verb 寫低, which is the standard way to express taking notes or recording details.

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我se2寫dai1低go3個din6電waa2話hou6號maa5碼aa4呀。

Please write down the phone number for me.

keoi5佢se2寫gan2緊fan2份bou3報gou3告，m4唔hou2好cou4嘈zyu6住。

He is writing a report, don't disturb him.

Related words

Common phrases

se2寫dai1低

to write down

se2寫zi6字

to write characters

Common mistake

Avoid using 寫 to mean drawing a picture, as that requires the verb 畫. Learners often confuse these two because they both involve using a pen or pencil on paper.