No. 597 in Chinese
文章
"文章" means "article" or "essay."
In a sentence
这篇文章写得非常生动。
This article is written very vividly.
Here, "文章" is used to refer to a written composition or piece of writing, specifically an article.
在表演中,她的每句话都有深刻的文章。
In her performance, each of her words carried profound meaning.
Here, "文章" metaphorically represents underlying meaning or significance, beyond its literal sense as a written work.
最近,我打算发表一篇关于环境保护的科学文章。
Lately, I plan to publish a scientific paper on environmental conservation.
Here, "文章" refers to a scientific paper or academic work, emphasizing its professional and technical context.
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