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essay in Chinese

essay in Chinese is 散文 — essay means a short piece of writing that explores or argues a particular topic.

essay in Chinese

散文
noun
Pronounced: sǎn wén
(publishing) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.

What does "essay" mean?

  1. noun A short piece of writing that explores or argues a particular topic.
    "I need to hand in my history essay by Friday morning."
  2. verb To attempt or try to do something.
    "She essayed a few steps on the ice before wobbling."
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essay in a sentence

  • I need to hand in my history essay by Friday morning.
  • Her essay on climate policy won first prize in the competition.
  • She essayed a few steps on the ice before wobbling.
  • The young chef essayed a French sauce for the first time.

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What is "essay" in Chinese?
"essay" in Chinese is 散文. essay means: A short piece of writing that explores or argues a particular topic.
How do you pronounce 散文?
"essay" in Chinese is 散文, pronounced "sǎn wén".
How do you use "essay" in a sentence?
Example: "I need to hand in my history essay by Friday morning." In Chinese, "essay" is 散文.
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