画作 (huàzuò) means "painting" or "artwork." It is a slightly formal term used to refer to a piece of painted art, often in cultural or news contexts.
这幅画作在拍卖会上卖出了天价。
Zhè fú huàzuò zài pāimàihuì shàng mài chū le tiānjià.
This painting sold for an astronomical price at the auction.
博物馆展出了许多著名画家的画作。
Bówùguǎn zhǎnchū le xǔduō zhùmíng huàjiā de huàzuò.
The museum exhibited works by many famous painters.
她的画作风格独特,深受收藏家喜爱。
Tā de huàzuò fēnggé dútè, shēn shòu shōucángjiā xǐ'ài.
Her paintings have a unique style and are deeply loved by collectors.