English–Chinese
“prose” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsǎn wén
Example
这本书收集了很多散文。zhè běn shū shōu jí le hěn duō sǎn wén
This book contains a lot of prose.
How to say “prose” in Chinese
“Prose” in Chinese is 散文 (sǎn wén).
Writing that lets ideas and feelings unfold in ordinary language without the patterning of verse.
Example sentences with 散文
散文的语言朴素而富有节奏。sǎn wén de yǔ yán pǔ sù ér fù yǒu jié zòu
The language of prose is plain and rhythmic.
Tips for using 散文
- In reading lists, 散文 (sǎnwén, "prose") can include personal essays, travel writing, and other reflective pieces, so it does not mean only a long or difficult literary work.