🇬🇧🇨🇳 writing - 写作 : English Lesson

Meaning of "writing" ("写作"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Writing is when you put words, letters, or sentences on paper or on a screen so other people can read your thoughts, stories, or information, even when you’re not there to say them out loud.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My writing was so messy that even the pencil looked confused.

Dad said my writing looks creative; the spell-check said it looks like I sneezed on the keyboard.

I tried writing neatly, but my hand went on vacation after the first sentence.

My little brother said his scribbles were ‘secret writing’ from outer space, and honestly, they might be.

My friend’s writing is so tiny that we need a microscope and three detectives to read it.

A small girl sits at a table. She takes a pen and paper. Her writing is messy. She likes the writing and keeps on making her writing neat. The new writing says "I miss you." A boy opens the card, reads the writing, smiles and hugs her. She is happy.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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