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  4. 原著小说

原著小说

yuán zhù xiǎo shuō
original novel

这部电影改编自原著小说《三体》

This movie is adapted from the original novel 'The Three-Body Problem'


literary

A novel written by the original author, as opposed to adaptations or derivative works.

读者更喜欢阅读原著小说,而不是改编的漫画或电影。

Readers prefer to read the original novel rather than adapted comics or movies.

This term emphasizes the authenticity and originality of the literary work.

Collocations

原著小说改编adaptation of the original novel原著小说作者author of the original novel

Synonyms

原创小说原著作品

Antonyms

改编小说续写小说

Related Phrases

原著改编phrase
adaptation of the original work
原著作者phrase
original author

Pro Tip

Usage in Context

This phrase is often used in discussions about literature, film adaptations, and media to emphasize the originality of a work.

Gold Rule

Distinction from Adaptations

Always use '原著小说' to refer to the original novel, not adaptations or derivative works.

Word Origin

Combination of '原著' (original work) and '小说' (novel).

Usage Notes

Used to distinguish the original literary work from adaptations or derivative works in literature and media discussions.

Word Breakdown

原著
original work
root
+
小说
novel
root
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