篇 (piān) - piece & sheet
篇 · piān
piece;
sheet;
book;
literary piece;
a measure word for essays, articles, or chapters of a book.
piecesheetbook
Usage highlights
articlechaptershort essaylong articlefirst chapterpoetry collection
Usage & contexts
Examples
- I wrote a short essay (一篇短文).
- This book has twenty chapters (二十篇).
- He published a research paper (一篇研究论文).
- Please read the first chapter (第一篇).
Collocations
- article(文章篇)
- chapter(篇章)
- short essay(短篇)
- long article(长篇)
- first chapter(第一篇)
- poetry collection(诗篇)
Idioms
- A long and tedious speech(长篇大论)
- Outstanding literary work(鸿篇巨制)
- A short and pithy article(短小精悍的篇章)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally referred to bamboo slips used for writing in ancient China.
- Used as a classifier for written works, reflecting the importance of literature in Chinese culture.
- Commonly appears in academic and literary contexts.