verb / noun HSK 5
to finalize a manuscript · to complete a draft · finished manuscript
Meaning
成稿 refers to the completion of a written document or manuscript, meaning the draft has been finalized and is ready for submission or publication. It marks the transition from working on a text to having a complete, polished version.
Usage
Commonly used in professional, academic, and publishing contexts when discussing the completion of articles, reports, books, or other written materials. Often appears in phrases like '论文成稿' (thesis completed) or '文章已成稿' (article has been finalized).
Examples
- 01这篇文章经过多次修改，终于成稿了。, .After many revisions, this article has finally been completed.
- 02报告预计下周成稿，届时会发给大家审阅。, .The report is expected to be finalized next week, at which time it will be distributed to everyone for review.
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Common collocations
- 论文成稿thesis completed
- 已成稿already finalized
- 成稿后after completing the manuscript
Antonyms
Origin
Compound word combining 成 (to complete) with 稿 (manuscript/draft), literally meaning 'to complete the draft'.