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How do you say "to write" in Chinese?
写
xiě
In Chinese, "to write" is 写.
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Pronunciation
Shyay, with a third tone (rising), a common action verb with clear pronunciation.
Writing and usage
One character (写), five strokes. The character's components suggest hand and movement, relating to writing action.
Example sentence
她正在写信。
She is writing a letter.
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How to remember 写
Xiě (to write) is straightforward in meaning and pronunciation, essential for discussing written communication.
Related words
- ask 问 wèn
- end 告终 gào zhōng
- enter 进入 jìn rù
- find 找到 zhǎo dào
- line up 排队 pái duì
- listen 听 tīng
- make 做 zuò
- play 打 dǎ
- show 展示 zhǎn shì
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Questions about 写
How do you say "to write" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "to write" is 写. It is a noun.
How is 写 written in Chinese?
One character (写), five strokes. The character's components suggest hand and movement, relating to writing action.
How is 写 used in a sentence?
Use 写 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 她正在写信。 (She is writing a letter.).
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