和平写作
hé píng xiě zuò
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.
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 hé píng ér xiě zuòto write for peace (more verb-oriented)
- 和平文学hé píng wén xuépeace literature (a related genre)
- 笔耕和平bǐ gēng hé píngto cultivate peace with the pen (more poetic)
Examples
许多作家致力于和平写作。
xǔ duō zuò jiā zhì lì yú hé píng xiě zuò 。
Many writers are dedicated to writing for peace.
他的作品是和平写作的典范。
tā de zuò pǐn shì hé píng xiě zuò de diǎn fàn 。
His works are exemplary of writing for peace.
我们应该鼓励更多的和平写作。
wǒ men yīng gāi gǔ lì gèng duō de hé píng xiě zuò 。
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).
Related phrases
和平 · Peace钱 · Money闭嘴 · Shut up
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