Chinese

zhùzuò
Meaning: work; writing; to write
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

著
作

Example sentences

His academic works are very famous.
這部著作在文學史上具有極其重要的地位。
这部著作在文学史上具有极其重要的地位。
This work has an extremely important position in literary history.
這部著作集結了他畢生的心血。
这部著作集结了他毕生的心血。
This work represents his lifelong dedication.
他潛心研究歷史,終於完成了這本著作。
他潜心研究历史,终于完成了这本著作。
He devoted himself to the study of history and finally completed this work.
李教授治學嚴謹,著作等身。
李教授治学严谨,著作等身。
Professor Li is rigorous in his scholarship and has written numerous books.
那位作家著作等身。
That writer has published as many books as his own height.

Usage Notes

Refers to literary or scholarly works.

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