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著作

zhùzuò
noun★Intermediate💡 written work
formal

A written work, such as a book, article, or essay, that is published and recognized as a formal contribution to a field of study or literature.

这位作家的著作涵盖了历史、哲学和文学等多个领域。

This author's works cover multiple fields including history, philosophy, and literature.

💡

The term is often used to refer to scholarly or literary works of significant value.

Collocations

学术著作scholarly work文学著作literary work发表著作publish a work

Synonyms

作品写作文献

Related Phrases

著作权phrase
copyright
著作等身phrase
to have a large body of work

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

'著作' is typically used in formal or academic contexts. For everyday writing, terms like '文章' or '书' are more common.

⚡Gold Rule

Precision in Context

Use '著作' when referring to published, formal works. For informal or unpublished writing, other terms may be more appropriate.

📖Word Origin

The term '著作' is composed of '著' (zhù), meaning 'to write' or 'to publish,' and '作' (zuò), meaning 'to create' or 'to compose.' Together, they refer to the act of creating and publishing written works.

📝Usage Notes

While '著作' can refer to any written work, it is most commonly used to describe formal, published works of significant length or academic value. In everyday language, simpler terms like '文章' (article) or '书' (book) may be used for less formal works.

Word Breakdown

著
to write or publish
root
+
作
to create or compose
root
汉英词典

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