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画集 (huàjí) vs 画册 (huàcè): Use 画集 when referring specifically to a collection of artworks by one artist or theme, while 画册 can refer to a broader collection.
Learners often confuse 画册 with similar terms like 图片 (túpiàn - pictures) or 画 (huà - painting), but 画册 specifically refers to a curated collection. This term is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings. Be mindful of the tone; it should be pronounced with a falling tone on the first syllable (huà) and a falling tone on the second syllable (cè).
While 画册 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it includes components familiar at HSK 2 and 3 levels, such as 画 (drawing) and 册 (book). Focus on recognizing these components in other compound words, as they often share similar meanings.
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 画册 to refer to a single picture or photo, but it specifically denotes a collection. For instance, saying '我有一个画册的照片' (I have a picture of a picture album) should be corrected to '我有一本画册' (I have a picture album).
Pronunciation of 画册
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How to say picture album in Chinese
“picture album” in Chinese is画册
画册 (huàcè) refers to a picture album or a collection of illustrations and images, often in book form. It is commonly used in contexts such as art catalogs, photography books, and visual presentations, showcasing various artworks or photographs.
When to use 画册
Learners often confuse 画册 with similar terms like 图片 (túpiàn - pictures) or 画 (huà - painting), but 画册 specifically refers to a curated collection. This term is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings. Be mindful of the tone; it should be pronounced with a falling tone on the first syllable (huà) and a falling tone on the second syllable (cè).
画册 or something close to it
画集 (huàjí) vs 画册 (huàcè): Use 画集 when referring specifically to a collection of artworks by one artist or theme, while 画册 can refer to a broader collection.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 画册 to refer to a single picture or photo, but it specifically denotes a collection. For instance, saying '我有一个画册的照片' (I have a picture of a picture album) should be corrected to '我有一本画册' (I have a picture album).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 画册
画册 usually contains collections of artworks, photographs, or illustrations, often organized thematically or chronologically.
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