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Definition
To pick up a pen; to write or author.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
This term carries a slightly formal or professional tone, often implying the act of writing for publication or as a serious project. It is rarely used for mundane tasks like jotting down a grocery list or filling out a simple form. You will frequently encounter it in contexts involving journalists, authors, or academic contributors.
Examples
He has recently started writing a novel.
When did you start writing your column?
Related words
Common phrases
to forget how to write a character while writing
to ghostwrite for someone
Common mistake
Avoid using this for everyday writing tasks like taking notes or signing your name, as it sounds overly dramatic or literary in those situations. Stick to the simpler verb 寫 for routine writing.
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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.
