Meaning
稿件 refers to written material submitted for publication or review, such as articles, manuscripts, or drafts sent to newspapers, magazines, or publishers. It encompasses both the physical or digital document and the content itself, particularly in the context of media, journalism, and publishing.
Usage
Commonly used in professional writing, journalism, and academic contexts. Writers and journalists submit 稿件 to editors, and publishers review 稿件 before publication. The term implies a formal submission process rather than casual writing. Often appears in contexts like "投稿件" (to submit a manuscript) or "审稿件" (to review manuscripts).
Examples
- 01编辑部每天都会收到大量的投稿件。.The editorial department receives a large number of manuscript submissions every day.
- 02你的稿件写得很好，我们决定发表。, .Your manuscript is well-written; we've decided to publish it.
Characters
Measure words
- 篇一篇稿件
- 份两份稿件
Common collocations
- 投稿件to submit a manuscript
- 审稿件to review manuscripts
- 稿件质量manuscript quality
- 征集稿件to solicit manuscripts/contributions
Origin
稿 originally referred to straw or stalk (from the grain radical 禾), but came to mean draft or manuscript because ancient texts were written on bamboo or wooden strips. 件 is a general classifier for items or pieces. Together they form a compound meaning a piece of written work.