Definition
习作 refers to a practice piece or exercise in creative work such as writing, painting, or composition. As a noun, it is the finished practice work (e.g., a student essay or sketch). As a verb, it means 'to practice writing or composing'. The English gloss 'exercise in composition/drawing/etc.' is imprecise — learners might confuse it with 练习 (general practice) or 作业 (homework).
noun
practice pieceexercise (in writing, drawing, etc.)
verb
to practice (writing, composition)
Examples
- 习作。Zhè piān xí zuō shì tā dì yī cì chángshì xiě xiǎoshuō.This practice piece is his first attempt at writing a novel.
- 习作。Lǎoshī ràng wǒmen měi zhōu jiāo yì piān xí zuō.The teacher asks us to submit one exercise every week.
- 习作，。Tā měi tiān xí zuō shūfǎ, jìnbù hěn kuài.He practices calligraphy every day and improves quickly.
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