Chinese

zuòzhě
Meaning: author; writer
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

這本書的作者很有名。
这本书的作者很有名。
The author of this book is famous.
請把這份文件掃描成電子檔。
Please scan this document into an electronic file.
這部小說的主角是以作者本人為原型的。
The protagonist of this novel is based on the author himself as a prototype.
作者巧妙地勾畫了人物的性格。
The author skillfully outlined the character's personality.
作者保有修改劇本的權利。
The author retains the right to revise the script.

Usage Notes

Refers to the creator of a literary or artistic work.

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