Definition
作曲 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to compose music'. The verb 作 can split from the object 曲 when you add a measure word or complement — for example, 作一首曲 (compose a piece of music) or 作过曲 (have composed before). In compound nouns like 作曲家 (composer) it functions as a root.
v.o.
to compose (music)
Examples
- 。Tā shì yí wèi zhùmíng de zuò qǔ jiā.He is a famous composer.
- 。Zhè wèi yīnyuèjiā wèi zhè bù diànyǐng zuò le yì shǒu qǔ.This musician composed a piece for the film.
- 作曲。Wǒ zuìjìn zhèngzài xuéxí zuò qǔ.I am currently learning to compose.
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