HSK 5
写作
寫作
Meaning
- to write
- to compose
- writing
- written works
- Traditional
- 寫作
- Pinyin
- xiě zuò
Character reference
Components and radical classification
写
xiěto write; to draw, to sketch; to compose
Primary radical冖 · cover
作
zuòto make; to write, to compose; to act, to perform
Primary radical亻 · man
寫
xiěto write; to draw, to sketch; to compose
Primary radical宀 · roof
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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