v.
To transfer or move something from one place to another. To write, compose, describe, or draw. A cover (冖) over the hand that gives (与) words to paper.
写
Common Usage & Traps
- 写字 — to write characters
- 写名字 — to write one's name
- 写书 — to write books/a book
- 写一本书 — to write a book
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写一个书写一本书书 uses the measure word 本, not 个. 写一本书 is the natural HSK 1 phrase.
Why does the story say 有人写了找猫的话 instead of 有人写找猫的话?
Use 写了 when the writing is done and the note exists.
In the story, the note is already written and posted. 了 marks that completed result. Without 了, the sentence sounds like a general habit or unfinished action. The context needs the note to exist, so 写了 is the natural choice.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Finished note | 有人写了找猫的话 | 有人写找猫的话 |
| Daily habit | 他每天写字 | 他每天写了字 |
Can you say 写一个书 for 'write a book'?
No. Use 写一本书 or 写书; 书 takes 本, not 个.
书 uses the measure word 本, not the default 个. 写一本书 is the clear HSK 1 phrase for writing a book. 写书 is also natural when you mean writing books in general. 写一个书 sounds like a beginner measure-word mistake.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Measure word for 书 | 写一本书 | 写一个书 |
| General activity | 他喜欢写书 | 他喜欢写一个书 |
Appears in Stories 2 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
Enjoy this simple story about a patient and a mysterious apple. It shows how a small act of kindness can make someone feel at home, and you'll learn key words for feelings and daily life.
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桌子上有老先生 写 的字：“我的朋友，你天天都好！”
A young man helps an old man look for his cat. But the real surprise is why the old man wanted to find the cat. Read on to learn about kindness and friendship.
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一天，白天明在学校大门口前边看见有人 写 了找猫的话：“我想找一只大白猫。
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