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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'author' with 作者 (zuòzhě)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 作者

    Explanation

    作者 (zuòzhě) means 'author' or 'writer' and refers to the person who created a written work. The suffix 者 indicates 'one who does' something. For example, 这本书的作者 means 'the author of this book.'

    Examples

    • 这本小说的作者是一位年轻的女性。

      zhè běn xiǎoshuō de zuòzhě shì yī wèi niánqīng de nǚxìng.

      The author of this novel is a young woman.

    • 作者在书中分享了自己的亲身经历。

      zuòzhě zài shū zhōng fēnxiǎng le zìjǐ de qīnshēn jīnglì.

      The author shared personal experiences in the book.

    • 这篇文章的作者是谁？

      zhè piān wénzhāng de zuòzhě shì shéi?

      Who is the author of this article?

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