和平写作
hépíng xiězuò
Writing for peace · trad. 和平寫作
和平写作 (hépíng xiězuò) refers to the act or genre of writing that aims to promote peace, understanding, and reconciliation. It uses the power of words to advocate for a more peaceful world, often addressing conflict, injustice, or human rights.
What does 和平写作 (hépíng xiězuò) mean?
和平写作 (hépíng xiězuò) means “writing for peace” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “peace writing.”
When to use it
This term is formal and academic, often used in discussions about literature, social movements, or journalism. It describes a specific purpose or theme in writing.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “huh-PING shyeh-ZWO.” 和 (hé) is a rising tone, 平 (píng) is a rising tone. 写 (xiě) is a falling-rising tone, and 作 (zuò) is a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 为和平而写作wèi hépíng ér xiězuòto write for peace (more verb-oriented)
- 和平文学hépíng wénxuépeace literature (a related genre)
- 用笔倡导和平yòngbǐ chàngdǎo hépíngto cultivate peace with the pen (more poetic)
Examples
许多作家致力于和平写作。
xǔduō zuòjiā zhìlìyú hépíng xiězuò.
Many writers are dedicated to writing for peace.
他的作品是和平写作的典范。
tā de zuòpǐn shì hépíng xiězuò de diǎnfàn.
His works are exemplary of writing for peace.
我们应该鼓励更多的和平写作。
wǒmen yīnggāi gǔlì gèng duō de hépíng xiězuò.
We should encourage more writing for peace.
Pro tip: 和平写作 is a compound noun. 和平 (peace) acts as an adjective modifying 写作 (writing). This structure is common in Chinese to form specific concepts, similar to “environmental protection” (环境保护 huánjìng bǎohù).
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