Meanings of 传记
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传记 (biography) vs 传说 (legend) — use 传记 for factual life accounts, while 传说 refers to traditional stories often embellished with myth.
Be careful to use the correct measure words when discussing biographies; 传记 is commonly paired with 篇 (piān) for articles or 部 (bù) for larger works. It's more formal than saying 'life story.' Avoid using it in informal contexts where simpler terms might be more appropriate.
As an HSK 6 word, 传记 connects well with other literary terms like 小说 (xiǎoshuō, novel) and 散文 (sǎnwén, essay). Focus on the nuances of writing styles and genres when studying this term, and practice using it in sentences about famous figures.
Learners often confuse 传记 with 传说 (chuánshuō, legend), which refers to traditional stories rather than factual accounts of lives. Use 传记 when discussing real-life biographies to avoid this confusion.
Pronunciation of 传记
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How to say biography in Chinese
“biography” in Chinese is传记
传记 (zhuan4 ji4) refers to a biography, which is a detailed account of a person's life, often focusing on their achievements and contributions. It is commonly used in literature and academic contexts, as well as in casual conversation when discussing notable figures. This word emphasizes the storytelling aspect of a person's life, as well as the lessons learned from their experiences.
When to use 传记
Be careful to use the correct measure words when discussing biographies; 传记 is commonly paired with 篇 (piān) for articles or 部 (bù) for larger works. It's more formal than saying 'life story.' Avoid using it in informal contexts where simpler terms might be more appropriate.
传记 or something close to it
传记 (biography) vs 传说 (legend) — use 传记 for factual life accounts, while 传说 refers to traditional stories often embellished with myth.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 传记 with 传说 (chuánshuō, legend), which refers to traditional stories rather than factual accounts of lives. Use 传记 when discussing real-life biographies to avoid this confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 传记
传记 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他很久以来一直都想创作一部关于约翰·保罗·琼斯的____作品。
A life of John Paul Jones had long interested him.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 传记
传记 refers to a biography written by someone else about a person, while 自传 (zìzhuàn) is an autobiography, written by the subject themselves.
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