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Definition
To write or compose an article.
writtenworkcommunication
How it's used
This term carries a formal and literary tone, often used in professional or journalistic contexts rather than casual conversation. It implies a sense of seriousness or deliberate effort in the act of writing, distinguishing it from the everyday verb 寫. You will frequently encounter it in newspaper columns, academic journals, or formal announcements.
Examples
He often writes articles in his column about little life things.
Related words
Common phrases
to write an article criticizing
to write and publish an article
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual settings, such as saying they are writing a text message or a grocery list. It is specifically reserved for structured, formal compositions like essays, editorials, or columns.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
