Chinese
xiǎoshuō
Meaning: novel; fiction
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

小說
小
說
小说
小
说

Example sentences

This novel was written by him.
這部小說中的人物形象非常鮮明。
这部小说中的人物形象非常鲜明。
The characters in this novel are very vivid.
我喜歡在圖書館讀小說。
我喜欢在图书馆读小说。
I like reading novels in the library.
這部小說中英雄的形象非常鮮明。
这部小说中英雄的形象非常鲜明。
The image of the hero in this novel is very vivid.
這位作家寫了很多受歡迎的小說。
这位作家写了很多受欢迎的小说。
This writer has written many popular novels.
這部小說裡的對話非常生動。
这部小说里的对话非常生动。
The dialogue in this novel is very vivid.
這本小說生動地描寫了鄉村的生活。
这本小说生动地描写了乡村的生活。
This novel vividly portrays rural life.
專家委員會正在評選年度最佳小說。
专家委员会正在评选年度最佳小说。
The expert committee is currently selecting the best novel of the year.
這部小說被公認為是世界文學的經典。
这部小说被公认为是世界文学的经典。
This novel is recognized as a classic of world literature.
他看得懂英文小說。
他看得懂英文小说。
He can understand English novels.

Usage Notes

Refers to narrative literature in prose. Can be classified by length (short, medium, long).

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