siu2 jan5小引
Jyutpingsiu2 jan5
Yalesíu yáhn
Definition
Foreword; introductory note.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a short introductory piece written by the author to explain the purpose or background of a work. It is distinct from a preface written by someone else, which is usually called 序言. While it appears in formal publications, it is a standard term used in both academic and literary contexts.
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pin1篇pīnExamples
The foreword of this book is written very clearly.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 序言, as the latter is often written by a third party to endorse or introduce the author's work, whereas 小引 is typically written by the author themselves.
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