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-====== zuopin: 作品 - Work (of art, etc.), Creation, Piece ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** 作品 meaning, zuopin Chinese, what does zuopin mean, Chinese word for artwork, Chinese for literary work, creation in Chinese, how to say work in Chinese, 作品 vs 工作, 艺术作品 (yìshù zuòpǐn), masterpiece in Chinese. +
-  * **Summary:** Discover the meaning of **作品 (zuòpǐn)**, the essential Chinese word for a "work of art," "literary work," or "creation." This page breaks down how to use **作品** to describe everything from a famous painting or novel to a student's final project. We'll clarify the crucial difference between **作品 (zuòpǐn)** and the word for "job," **工作 (gōngzuò)**, helping you avoid common mistakes. Understand the cultural value placed on creative works in China through practical examples and clear analysis. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** zuòpǐn +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 4 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** A finished piece of creative output, such as a work of art, literature, music, or design. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** **作品 (zuòpǐn)** is the word you use for something a person has *created* or *produced*, especially in an artistic or intellectual field. Think of it as the tangible result of creative effort. It's not the work you *do* for a living (that's a job, or **工作 gōngzuò**), but the finished **work** you can display, read, or listen to. It carries a sense of authorship, skill, and completion. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **作 (zuò):** This character means "to make," "to compose," or "to act as." It's often used in contexts of creation and authorship, like in **作家 (zuòjiā)**, "writer." It implies a deliberate, skillful act of making something. +
-  * **品 (pǐn):** This character means "product," "article," or "quality." Visually, it's composed of three "mouth" radicals (口), which originally suggested tasting, judging, or classifying things. It points to a finished item that can be evaluated. +
-  * Together, **作品 (zuòpǐn)** literally means a "made product," perfectly capturing the concept of a finished creative work that is ready to be experienced and judged. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-  * In Chinese culture, there is a deep and historical respect for creative and scholarly pursuits. The "scholar-official" (士大夫, shìdàfū) of ancient China was esteemed not just for his administrative skills but also for his ability to create **作品** in poetry, calligraphy, and painting. This legacy imbues the word **作品** with a sense of dignity and cultural importance. +
-  * A key cultural comparison is with the English word "work." In English, "work" is incredibly broad—it can be a noun ("a work of art," "I'm going to work") or a verb ("it doesn't work"). **作品** is much more specific. It **only** refers to the created object. +
-  * The most important cultural and linguistic distinction for a learner is **作品 (zuòpǐn)** vs. **工作 (gōngzuò)**. **工作** is your job, your employment, the labor you perform to earn a living. A painter's **工作** is painting every day; their finished paintings are their **作品**. This distinction highlights a separation between the process of labor and the valued, final creation. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-  * **Arts and Media:** This is the most common context. You use **作品** to talk about a painter's new painting, a musician's new album, a director's film, or a novelist's book. +
-    * e.g., "This is the director's most famous **作品**." +
-  * **Academics and Education:** In a school or university setting, **作品** can refer to a student's final project, a significant essay, a design portfolio, or a thesis. It's more formal and substantial than standard **作业 (zuòyè)**, or "homework." A graduation project is often called a **毕业作品 (bìyè zuòpǐn)**. +
-  * **General Creativity:** The term can be extended to any field where a high level of skill and creativity results in a finished product. This could include a piece of architectural design, a piece of software, or a craft item. It always implies a sense of pride and authorship. +
-  * **Formality:** The term is neutral to slightly formal. It's used in everyday conversation, news articles, and academic discussions. It is not slang. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 这位画家的每一件**作品**都充满了感情。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè wèi huàjiā de měi yí jiàn **zuòpǐn** dōu chōngmǎn le gǎnqíng. +
-    * English: Every one of this artist's works is full of emotion. +
-    * Analysis: A classic example of using **作品** for art. Note the measure word **件 (jiàn)**, which is commonly used for artworks and pieces of clothing. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 你最喜欢哪部文学**作品**？ +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ zuì xǐhuān nǎ bù wénxué **zuòpǐn**? +
-    * English: Which literary work is your favorite? +
-    * Analysis: Here, **作品** is combined with **文学 (wénxué)**, "literature," to be more specific. The measure word **部 (bù)** is used for films, novels, and other longer works. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 他的毕业**作品**是一个关于城市变迁的纪录片。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā de bìyè **zuòpǐn** shì yí gè guānyú chéngshì biànqiān de jìlùpiàn. +
-    * English: His graduation project is a documentary about urban change. +
-    * Analysis: This shows the academic use of **作品**. A graduation project is a significant, finished creation. +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 这部电影是导演的最新**作品**，评价很高。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè bù diànyǐng shì dǎoyǎn de zuìxīn **zuòpǐn**, píngjià hěn gāo. +
-    * English: This film is the director's latest work, and the reviews are very high. +
-    * Analysis: **作品** is used for a film. **最新 (zuìxīn)** means "latest" or "newest." +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 我们需要尊重每个创作者的**作品**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen xūyào zūnzhòng měi gè chuàngzuòzhě de **zuòpǐn**. +
-    * English: We need to respect the work of every creator. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence uses **作品** in a more general sense to mean "creative output." **创作者 (chuàngzuòzhě)** means "creator." +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 他的**工作**是设计师，但他还没有一件满意的**作品**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā de **gōngzuò** shì shèjìshī, dàn tā hái méiyǒu yí jiàn mǎnyì de **zuòpǐn**. +
-    * English: His job is a designer, but he doesn't have a finished piece he's satisfied with yet. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence perfectly illustrates the difference between **工作 (gōngzuò)** (the job) and **作品** (the creative product). +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 这本摄影集收录了他过去十年的所有**作品**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè běn shèyǐngjí shōulù le tā guòqù shí nián de suǒyǒu **zuòpǐn**. +
-    * English: This photo album contains all of his works from the past ten years. +
-    * Analysis: Shows the plural use of **作品** (works). A collection of works is often called a **作品集 (zuòpǐnjí)**. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 孩子们把他们的手工作为**作品**在教室里展览。 +
-    * Pinyin: Háizimen bǎ tāmen de shǒugōng zuòwéi **zuòpǐn** zài jiàoshì lǐ zhǎnlǎn. +
-    * English: The children displayed their handicrafts as "works" in the classroom. +
-    * Analysis: Demonstrates that even simple creations like children's crafts can be called **作品** in the right context, emphasizing the pride and effort put into them. +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 这首歌是她沉寂三年后的第一部**作品**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè shǒu gē shì tā chénjì sān nián hòu de dì yī bù **zuòpǐn**. +
-    * English: This song is her first work after three years of silence. +
-    * Analysis: **作品** is used here for a single piece of music (a song). +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 虽然这只是一个草稿，但已经能看出未来杰作**作品**的影子。 +
-    * Pinyin: Suīrán zhè zhǐshì yí gè cǎogǎo, dàn yǐjīng néng kàn chū wèilái jiézuò **zuòpǐn** de yǐngzi. +
-    * English: Although this is just a draft, you can already see the shadow of a future masterpiece. +
-    * Analysis: The term **杰作 (jiézuò)**, meaning masterpiece, is often used to describe an exceptional **作品**. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **The #1 Mistake: Confusing 作品 (zuòpǐn) and 工作 (gōngzuò).** +
-    * English speakers often use "work" for their job. This is **never** **作品** in Chinese. **作品** is the creative output, **工作** is the job or task. +
-    * **Incorrect:** 我今天有很多**作品**要做。 (Wǒ jīntiān yǒu hěnduō **zuòpǐn** yào zuò.) +
-    * **Correct:** 我今天有很多**工作**要做。 (Wǒ jīntiān yǒu hěnduō **gōngzuò** yào zuò.) -> "I have a lot of work to do today." +
-    * **Correct:** 这是我最得意的**作品**。 (Zhè shì wǒ zuì déyì de **zuòpǐn**.) -> "This is the creation I am most proud of." +
-  * **Scope: Finished Products Only.** +
-    * **作品** refers to a complete, standalone piece. You wouldn't call your daily emails or meeting notes your **作品**. It's reserved for things that have a clear beginning and end and are presented as a finished whole. An exception might be a student's sketchbook if presented as a complete collection. +
-  * **Not for Labor or Chores.** +
-    * You can't use **作品** to describe physical labor or simple tasks. Cleaning the house is **家务 (jiāwù)**, not a **作品**. Fixing a car is **修理 (xiūlǐ)**, not creating a **作品**. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[工作]] (gōngzuò) - The most important related term. It means "job," "work," or "task." It's the process, whereas **作品** is the creative product. +
-  * [[艺术品]] (yìshùpǐn) - A work of art. This is more specific than **作品** and is used exclusively for things like paintings, sculptures, etc. All **艺术品** are **作品**, but not all **作品** (like a student essay) are **艺术品**. +
-  * [[产品]] (chǎnpǐn) - A product, usually one that is commercially manufactured or mass-produced. It lacks the artistic or personal creative connotation of **作品**. An iPhone is a **产品**; a beautiful photograph taken with it is a **作品**. +
-  * [[著作]] (zhùzuò) - A written work, a book, a literary piece. This is more formal and specific to writing than **作品**. +
-  * [[作业]] (zuòyè) - Homework, assignment. This refers to the routine tasks assigned by a teacher. A final, large-scale project might be elevated from **作业** to be called a **作品**. +
-  * [[杰作]] (jiézuò) - A masterpiece. This is a term of high praise for an outstanding **作品**. +
-  * [[创作]] (chuàngzuò) - Can be a verb ("to create") or a noun ("a creation"). As a verb, it's the action that produces a **作品**. +
-  * [[作家]] (zuòjiā) - An author, a writer. A person whose profession is to create literary **作品**. +
-  * [[作者]] (zuòzhě) - The author or creator of a specific work. You would say "这部**作品**的**作者**是谁？" (Who is the creator of this work?).+