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    Referring to a work of art with 作 (zuò)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    The character 作 (zuò) can mean "work" or "creation" and appears in many compound words related to creative output, such as 作品 (work of art), 作者 (author), and 作曲 (composition). On its own or in compounds, it conveys the idea of something produced through effort or creativity.

    Examples

    • 这位作者的最新作品非常受欢迎。

      zhè wèi zuòzhě de zuìxīn zuòpǐn fēicháng shòu huānyíng.

      This author's latest work is very popular.

    • 他的作曲风格很独特。

      tā de zuòqǔ fēnggé hěn dútè.

      His composing style is very unique.

    • 这幅画是她的代表作。

      zhè fú huà shì tā de dàibiǎo zuò.

      This painting is her representative work.

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