noun HSK 4
main text · body of an article · main body (of a document)
Meaning
正文 refers to the main content or body text of a written work, as opposed to supplementary parts like the title, abstract, footnotes, or appendices. It is the core substantive content where the primary information, arguments, or narrative is presented.
Usage
Commonly used in formal or academic contexts when discussing documents, articles, books, or reports. Native speakers use it to distinguish the main content from peripheral elements. Often appears in instructions like '请看正文' (please see the main text) or when describing document structure.
Examples
- 01请在正文中详细说明你的观点。.Please explain your viewpoint in detail in the main text.
- 02这篇文章的正文有三千字左右。.The main body of this article has about three thousand characters.
Characters
Measure words
- 篇一篇正文
- 段正文的第一段
Common collocations
- 进入正文to enter the main text
- 正文部分main text section
- 正文内容content of the main text
Origin
Combines 正 (correct/main) with 文 (text/writing) to literally mean 'the main/principal text,' emphasizing the core written content of a document.