English–Chinese
“novel” in Chinese
How to say “novel” in Chinese
“Novel” in Chinese is 小说 (xiǎo shuō).
A written story that builds a fictional world through its characters and unfolding events.
Example sentences with 小说
这本小说很有意思。zhè běn xiǎo shuō hěn yǒu yì si
This novel is very interesting.
Tips for using 小说
- The same word applies to a novel read on paper or on a screen because it names the narrative work, not the material that carries it.
Other Chinese words for “novel”
他的主意很新奇。tā de zhǔ yì hěn xīn qí
His idea is very novel.
这个想法很新颖。zhè ge xiáng fǎ hěn xīn yǐng
This idea is very novel.