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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
投稿tóugǎoto submit articles for publicationHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #11618, Very Hard
投稿tóugǎoto contribute (writing)HSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #11618, Very Hard
tóugǎo(tou2gao3)tou gao T2
  1. 1to submit articles for publication
  2. 2to contribute (writing)
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March 24, 2026

投稿tóugǎo(tou2gao3)

投稿 refers to the act of submitting written material, such as articles or essays, for publication in journals, magazines, or online platforms. It is commonly used in the context of writers seeking to share their work and gain recognition, and it often involves a formal submission process.

Strokes22Frequency#11618DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, writing and publishing are seen as significant ways to contribute to society and share knowledge. Many writers submit their work to literary magazines or online platforms to gain visibility and connect with readers.

Memory tip

Think of '投稿' as 'to go' (投) and 'write' (稿) together. Imagine a writer throwing their work into a mailbox, hoping it will reach its destination. The '投' (to throw) looks like a hand tossing a piece of paper, and '稿' (draft) reminds you of a manuscript.

Meanings of 投稿

tóugǎo(tou2gao3)
1to submit articles for publication
2to contribute (writing)
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投稿Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

投稿 (tóugǎo) vs 提交 (tíjiāo) — use 投稿 when specifically referring to submitting written works for publication, while 提交 is a more general term for submitting any kind of documents or materials.

Usage Notes

Be aware that '投稿' is typically used in formal contexts, especially in publishing or academic circles. Common collocations include '投稿信' (submission letter) and '投稿期刊' (submitting to a journal). Avoid confusing it with '投稿者' (the submitter), which refers to the person submitting the work.

HSK Study Tips

While '投稿' is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is useful for students interested in writing or journalism. Focus on the components of the word and similar terms related to writing and publication as you expand your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misinterpret '投稿' as a casual term. For example, saying '我想投稿给朋友' (I want to submit to a friend) is incorrect; it is more appropriate to use '分享' (to share) in informal settings.

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Component characters

投tóuto cast
HSK 57 strokes扌
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稿gǎodraft, manuscript, rough copy
HSK 715 strokes禾
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How to say to submit articles for publication in Chinese

“to submit articles for publication” in Chinese is投稿tóugǎo

投稿 refers to the act of submitting written material, such as articles or essays, for publication in journals, magazines, or online platforms. It is commonly used in the context of writers seeking to share their work and gain recognition, and it often involves a formal submission process.

When to use 投稿

Be aware that '投稿' is typically used in formal contexts, especially in publishing or academic circles. Common collocations include '投稿信' (submission letter) and '投稿期刊' (submitting to a journal). Avoid confusing it with '投稿者' (the submitter), which refers to the person submitting the work.

投稿 or something close to it

投稿 (tóugǎo) vs 提交 (tíjiāo) — use 投稿 when specifically referring to submitting written works for publication, while 提交 is a more general term for submitting any kind of documents or materials.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misinterpret '投稿' as a casual term. For example, saying '我想投稿给朋友' (I want to submit to a friend) is incorrect; it is more appropriate to use '分享' (to share) in informal settings.

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