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写作风格
xiě zuò fēng gé
writing style
她的写作风格清新自然，深受读者喜爱。
Her writing style is fresh and natural, much loved by readers.
formal
The distinctive manner or technique in which a writer composes text, including word choice, sentence structure, tone, and literary devices.
不同作家的写作风格往往反映了他们的个性和经历。
Different writers' styles often reflect their personalities and experiences.
这部小说的写作风格简洁明了，适合初学者阅读。
The novel's writing style is concise and clear, suitable for beginners.
Refers to both individual authorial style and broader stylistic movements (e.g., modernist, minimalist).
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoid Redundancy
Do not confuse '写作风格' (writing style) with '写作内容' (writing content). Style refers to HOW something is written, while content refers to WHAT is written.
Gold Rule
Style vs. Genre
Writing style (写作风格) is about the writer's personal technique, while genre (体裁) refers to the category of literature (e.g., novel, poem). They are related but distinct.
Word Origin
写作 (xiězuò) = 'writing' (写 'to write' + 作 'to compose'); 风格 (fēnggé) = 'style' (风 'style/manner' + 格 'form'). Combined as a compound noun in Modern Chinese (early 20th century), reflecting Western literary concepts introduced via Japanese translations.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in academic, literary, and professional writing contexts. Often paired with adjectives describing the style (e.g., '简洁的写作风格' = 'concise writing style').
Word Breakdown
写作
writing/composition
compound风格
style/manner
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