创作
chuàngzuò
to create (art); creation
Part of speech · verb / noun
Pattern visualization
Examples
- 他创作了许多优秀的小说。He has created many excellent novels.
- 这是他最新的音乐创作。This is his latest musical creation.
Collocations
文学创作艺术创作创作灵感创作作品
Mnemonic
创 chuàng "to originate" + 作 zuò "to compose": to originate and compose, i.e. to create (literary or artistic works). Contrast 创造: 创作 is mainly composing art/literature (文学创作), 创造 is broader (创造价值). Opposite of 模仿 (to imitate).
Related
创造创新写作模仿
Quick check
What is the difference between 创作 and 创造?