Meaning
书写 means to write or the act of writing, particularly referring to the physical act of putting pen to paper or forming characters. It emphasizes the manual skill and process of writing, whether by hand or other means. The word carries a slightly more formal or literary tone than the basic verb 写.
Usage
书写 is commonly used in formal or written contexts to describe the act of writing, especially when emphasizing proper penmanship or the quality of handwriting. It often appears in educational settings when discussing writing skills or in instructions about filling out forms. Native speakers might say 书写工整 (neat handwriting) or use it when describing calligraphy or careful writing.
Examples
- 01请用黑色钢笔书写姓名和地址。.Please write your name and address with a black pen.
- 02他的汉字书写非常工整漂亮。.His Chinese character writing is very neat and beautiful.
Characters
Common collocations
- 书写工整neat handwriting
- 书写能力writing ability
- 书写习惯writing habits
- 用...书写...to write with/in...
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to writing: 书 originally depicted a hand holding a writing brush, while 写 contains the component 宀 (roof) suggesting writing done indoors at a desk. Together they form a compound emphasizing the formal act of writing.