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How to Say ‘Write in Chinese’ in Simplified Chinese

写中文

xiě zhōng wén

[xiě Zhōngwén]

💬 Usage Tip: Chinese simply puts the language straight after 写, with no word for "in". Also 说英文 "speak English".

Phrase Breakdown

写

xiě

[xiě]

to write

The act of forming words or symbols on a surface.

Example

这幅画上写的是诗句。

What is written on this painting are verses.

中文

zhōng wén

[Zhōngwén]

Chinese language

The Chinese language, especially written or spoken Mandarin.

Example

你的中文很好。

Your Chinese is very good.

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