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散文
sǎn wén
Meaning
- (broadly) prose (as opposed to verse)
- (more narrowly) free-form literary prose, such as essays, sketches and reflections
Definition
散文是一种文学体裁，指不讲究韵律的散体文章，包括杂文、随笔、游记等。
Prose is a literary genre referring to non-rhythmic, free-form writing, including essays, sketches, travelogues, etc.
Usage
散文常用于表达作者的思想感情、观察和感悟，语言自由灵活，可叙事、抒情、议论。
Prose is often used to express the author's thoughts, feelings, observations, and insights, with flexible language for narration, lyricism, or argumentation.
Examples
- 1 他的散文风格清新自然，深受读者喜爱。 (His prose style is fresh and natural, loved by readers.)
- 2 这篇散文描写了故乡的秋天，让人感到温暖而亲切。 (This prose describes the autumn of his hometown, making one feel warm and intimate.)
- 3 朱自清的散文《荷塘月色》是经典之作。 (Zhu Ziqing's prose 'Moonlight over the Lotus Pond' is a classic.)
- 4 我每天都会读一篇散文，以放松心情。 (I read a piece of prose every day to relax my mind.)
- 5 这次征文比赛要求写一篇关于亲情的散文。 (This essay competition requires writing a prose about family affection.)
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