作家
zuò jiā HSK 4

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📚 Example Sentences

她是一位作家。
Tā shì yī wèi zuòjiā.
She is a writer.
这个作家写小说。
Zhège zuòjiā xiě xiǎoshuō.
This writer writes novels.
作家和画家都工作。
Zuòjiā hé huàjiā dōu gōngzuò.
Writers and painters both work.
他是作家。
Tā shì zuòjiā.
He is a writer.
我认识一位作家。
Wǒ rènshi yí wèi zuòjiā.
I know a writer.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 作 (zuò) means 'to make' or 'to do', and 家 (jiā) means 'home' or 'expert'. Think of it as 'someone who makes writing their home' or 'an expert in creating works'.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in formality and commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese. It is typically applied in contexts discussing literature, careers, or artistic achievements, such as in biographies, news articles, or everyday conversations about reading and writing.

📖 Grammar Points

作家 is used as a noun and can be modified by adjectives (e.g., 优秀的作家) or follow verbs (e.g., 当作家). It often appears in the pattern '成为 + 作家' to express 'become a writer'.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, 作家 is a respected title associated with intellectual contribution and cultural heritage. Historically, writers have held significant social influence, and modern literary awards (e.g., Mao Dun Literature Prize) highlight this prestige.

🔄 Similar Words

作家 differs from 作者 (zuòzhě, 'author' of a specific work, more general) and 写手 (xiěshǒu, 'writer' often for hire, less prestigious). 作家 implies a professional, recognized status in literary creation.

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