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-====== wénzhāng: 文章 - Article, Essay, Composition ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** wenzhang, wénzhāng, 文章, Chinese article, Chinese essay, how to say article in Chinese, what does wenzhang mean, Chinese writing, Chinese composition, HSK 3 vocabulary. +
-  * **Summary:** Wénzhāng (文章) is a fundamental Chinese word meaning 'article,' 'essay,' or 'composition.' This page explores its meaning, from literary masterpieces to simple blog posts. Learn how to use 文章 to talk about writing, reading, and academic work in modern Chinese, with practical examples and cultural insights into the high value placed on the written word in Chinese society. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** wénzhāng +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 3 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** A piece of writing on a particular subject, such as an article, essay, or composition. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** 文章 (wénzhāng) is your go-to word for any self-contained piece of writing. Think of a news article, a school essay, a blog post, or even a chapter. It's a general but essential term that covers almost any form of written text that is more than a few sentences long. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **文 (wén):** This character is one of the most fundamental in Chinese. It originally depicted a person with markings, evolving to mean "writing," "language," "culture," or "civilization." Think of it as the "text" or "literary" component. +
-  * **章 (zhāng):** This character originally meant "a pattern" or "a seal/stamp." It carries the idea of organization, structure, and a complete section or chapter. Think of it as giving "order" or "form" to the writing. +
-When you combine them, 文 (writing/language) + 章 (structure/section) = **文章 (wénzhāng)**, a well-structured, complete piece of writing. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-In Chinese culture, writing has historically been held in extremely high esteem. For centuries, the path to becoming a government official was through the imperial examinations (科举, kējǔ), which heavily tested a candidate's ability to write a powerful and elegant **文章**. This has created a deep-seated respect for those who can write well (文人, wénrén - scholars/literati). +
-This differs from the Western view of an "article" or "essay," which is often seen as a purely functional tool for conveying information or argument. In China, a good **文章** is not just informative; it's a reflection of the author's education, intellect, and even moral character. The popular idiom **文如其人 (wén rú qí rén)**, meaning "one's writing is a reflection of one's character," captures this idea perfectly. While a Westerner might say "a clear article," a Chinese person might praise an article for its beautiful phrasing (文笔优美, wénbǐ yōuměi), showing that the artistry is just as important as the content. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-**文章** is an everyday word used in various contexts: +
-  * **Academics:** Students are assigned to 写**文章** (xiě wénzhāng - write essays). A teacher will grade a student's **文章**. +
-  * **Media:** People read a news **文章** online or in a newspaper. Journalists write **文章** for their publications. +
-  * **Online:** On platforms like WeChat (微信, Wēixìn), people share or post articles, which are called **文章**. You might say, "I just read a great **文章** on your official account." +
-  * **Figurative Use:** The phrase **大有文章 (dà yǒu wénzhāng)** literally means "has a big article." Figuratively, it means "there's more to this than meets the eye" or "there's a hidden story/complexity here." It implies a situation is complicated and requires a deeper look. +
-The connotation of **文章** is generally neutral, but a "good article" (好**文章**, hǎo wénzhāng) is a high compliment. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 老师让我们明天交一篇**文章**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Lǎoshī ràng wǒmen míngtiān jiāo yī piān **wénzhāng**. +
-    * English: The teacher wants us to hand in an essay tomorrow. +
-    * Analysis: A classic classroom example. Note the use of the measure word **篇 (piān)**, which is the most common and standard measure word for **文章**. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 我在网上读了一篇很有趣的**文章**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ zài wǎngshàng dúle yī piān hěn yǒuqù de **wénzhāng**. +
-    * English: I read a very interesting article online. +
-    * Analysis: This shows how **文章** is used for modern, digital content, not just formal literature. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 这篇**文章**的中心思想是什么？ +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè piān **wénzhāng** de zhōngxīn sīxiǎng shì shénme? +
-    * English: What is the main idea of this article? +
-    * Analysis: Useful for discussing the content of a text. **中心思想 (zhōngxīn sīxiǎng)** means "central idea" or "main point." +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 他的**文章**写得非常好，很有深度。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā de **wénzhāng** xiě de fēicháng hǎo, hěn yǒu shēndù. +
-    * English: His article is written very well; it has a lot of depth. +
-    * Analysis: Demonstrates how to praise someone's writing. **有深度 (yǒu shēndù)** means "to have depth." +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 这篇**文章**太长了，我没有时间看完。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè piān **wénzhāng** tài cháng le, wǒ méiyǒu shíjiān kàn wán. +
-    * English: This article is too long, I don't have time to finish it. +
-    * Analysis: A common, practical sentence. The structure **太 (tài)...了 (le)** means "too..." +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 你能帮我看看这篇**文章**有没有语法错误吗？ +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ néng bāng wǒ kànkan zhè piān **wénzhāng** yǒu méiyǒu yǔfǎ cuòwù ma? +
-    * English: Can you help me check if this article has any grammar mistakes? +
-    * Analysis: A great way to ask for proofreading help. **语法错误 (yǔfǎ cuòwù)** means "grammar mistake." +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 他在微信公众号上发了一篇新**文章**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā zài Wēixìn gōngzhònghào shàng fāle yī piān xīn **wénzhāng**. +
-    * English: He published a new article on his WeChat official account. +
-    * Analysis: **发 (fā)** is the verb for "to publish" or "to post" online. A **公众号 (gōngzhònghào)** is a "public account" on WeChat, similar to a blog or brand page. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 这件事看起来简单，但我觉得里面大有**文章**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè jiàn shì kàn qǐlái jiǎndān, dàn wǒ juéde lǐmiàn dà yǒu **wénzhāng**. +
-    * English: This matter looks simple, but I feel there's more to it than meets the eye. +
-    * Analysis: This is the important figurative usage. **大有文章 (dà yǒu wénzhāng)** is an idiom that means a situation is complex or has a hidden story. +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 这本杂志每个月都会发表几篇关于科学的**文章**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè běn zázhì měi ge yuè dōu huì fābiǎo jǐ piān guānyú kēxué de **wénzhāng**. +
-    * English: This magazine publishes several articles about science every month. +
-    * Analysis: **发表 (fābiǎo)** is a more formal verb for "to publish," often used for magazines, journals, or academic papers. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 著名作家的新**文章**引起了广泛讨论。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhùmíng zuòjiā de xīn **wénzhāng** yǐnqǐle guǎngfàn tǎolùn. +
-    * English: The famous author's new article sparked widespread discussion. +
-    * Analysis: Shows how **文章** can be used in the context of public discourse. **引起讨论 (yǐnqǐ tǎolùn)** means "to cause/spark discussion." +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **文章 (wénzhāng) vs. 书 (shū - book):** This is a critical distinction. An **文章** is an article, essay, or a chapter. A **书 (shū)** is a complete book. You read an **文章** *in* a **书**. +
-    * **Incorrect:** 我昨天读完了一篇新**文章**。(If you mean you finished a new book). +
-    * **Correct:** 我昨天读完了一本新**书**。(I finished reading a new book yesterday). +
-  * **文章 (wénzhāng) vs. 作文 (zuòwén - composition):** These are very close. **作文 (zuòwén)** specifically refers to a composition or essay written for a class, an assignment. All **作文** are a type of **文章**, but not all **文章** are **作文**. A news report is an **文章**, but you wouldn't call it a **作文**. Think of **作文** as the school-specific version of **文章**. +
-  * **Don't Forget the Measure Word:** The correct measure word is **篇 (piān)**. While a native speaker will understand if you use the all-purpose **个 (ge)**, using **篇** shows a higher level of proficiency. +
-    * **Standard:** 一**篇****文章** (yī piān wénzhāng) +
-    * **Less Standard:** 一个**文章** (yī gè wénzhāng) +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[作文]] (zuòwén) - Composition or school essay. A more specific type of **文章** used in an academic context. +
-  * [[论文]] (lùnwén) - Thesis, dissertation, or academic paper. A very formal and scholarly type of **文章**. +
-  * [[报道]] (bàodào) - A news report. A journalistic style of **文章**. +
-  * [[作者]] (zuòzhě) - Author. The person who writes an **文章**. +
-  * [[文学]] (wénxué) - Literature. The broader artistic field to which many **文章** belong. +
-  * [[篇]] (piān) - The standard measure word for articles, essays, and papers. +
-  * [[段落]] (duànluò) - Paragraph. An **文章** is made up of several **段落**. +
-  * [[帖子]] (tiězi) - An online post, like on a forum or social media. It's generally shorter and more informal than an **文章**. +
-  * [[文如其人]] (wén rú qí rén) - A highly cultural idiom: "The writing reflects the writer's character," highlighting the deep connection between writing and personal virtue.+