Definition
特写 covers two distinct domains: journalism and film/photography. In journalism, it refers to a feature article or story that goes in-depth on a topic. In film/photography, it means a close-up shot that focuses tightly on a subject, often to capture detail or emotion. The context makes the meaning clear.
n.
feature article or story (in journalism)close-up shot (in film or photography)
Examples
- 特写。Zhè piān tè xiě xiángxì bàodào le zāiqū de qíngkuàng.This feature article gives a detailed report on the disaster area.
- 特写。Dǎoyǎn yòng le yí ge liǎnbù tè xiě lái biǎoxiàn juésè de tòngkǔ.The director used a close-up of the face to show the character's pain.
- 特写。Tā wèi zhè jiā zázhì xiě le yì piān rénwù tè xiě.She wrote a personality feature for this magazine.
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