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草稿 (cǎogǎo) refers to a rough draft or preliminary version of any written work, while 草案 (cǎo'àn) specifically pertains to legal or formal proposals.
Be cautious with the tone; '草案' has a neutral tone and is typically used in formal contexts. Common collocations include '法律草案' (legal draft) and '提案草案' (proposal draft). Avoid informal settings when using this term.
As an HSK 6 word, 草案 connects to other advanced terms related to law and governance. Students should focus on context-specific vocabulary and phrases that frequently accompany this term in political and legal discussions.
Learners often confuse 草案 with 计划 (jìhuà), which means plan. A wrong example is saying '我有一个草案' (I have a plan), when it should be '我有一个草案' (I have a draft).' Ensure clarity in context.
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How to say draft (legislation, proposal etc) in Chinese
“draft (legislation, proposal etc)” in Chinese is草案
草案 (cǎo'àn) refers to a draft version of legislation or proposals that are subject to discussion and revision before final approval. It is commonly used in legal, political, and business contexts where preliminary versions of documents are created for review.
When to use 草案
Be cautious with the tone; '草案' has a neutral tone and is typically used in formal contexts. Common collocations include '法律草案' (legal draft) and '提案草案' (proposal draft). Avoid informal settings when using this term.
草案 or something close to it
草稿 (cǎogǎo) refers to a rough draft or preliminary version of any written work, while 草案 (cǎo'àn) specifically pertains to legal or formal proposals.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 草案 with 计划 (jìhuà), which means plan. A wrong example is saying '我有一个草案' (I have a plan), when it should be '我有一个草案' (I have a draft).' Ensure clarity in context.
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Grammar Patterns of 草案
草案 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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这种表述比所提决议____中的说法要弱很多。
This is a far weaker formulation than is in the draft resolution which is being proposed.
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Cultural Notes for 草案
The concept of a draft in Chinese culture emphasizes collaborative input, while in Western contexts, drafts may be seen as more individualistic and finalized sooner.
Frequently Asked Questions about 草案
You can say, '我们正在讨论新的法律草案' (We are discussing the new legal draft).
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