Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to a "draft" or "bill" with 草案 (cǎo'àn)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Noun + 草案

    Explanation

    The noun 草案 (cǎo'àn) means "draft" or "bill," referring to a preliminary version of a document, law, or plan that has not yet been finalized. It is commonly used in legal, legislative, and business contexts. For example, a leaked court 草案 might reveal a pending judicial decision.

    Examples

    • 这份草案还需要修改几处，下周再定稿。

      Zhè fèn cǎo'àn hái xūyào xiūgǎi jǐ chù, xià zhōu zài dìnggǎo.

      This draft still needs a few revisions; it will be finalized next week.

    • 新法律的草案已经提交给国会审议了。

      Xīn fǎlǜ de cǎo'àn yǐjīng tíjiāo gěi guóhuì shěnyì le.

      The draft of the new law has been submitted to Congress for review.

    • 他写了一份项目草案，等大家一起讨论。

      Tā xiě le yī fèn xiàngmù cǎo'àn, děng dàjiā yìqǐ tǎolùn.

      He wrote a project draft and is waiting for everyone to discuss it together.

    Referring to a "draft" or "bill" with 草案 (cǎo'àn) | Chinese Grammar