稿
stalk of grain; draft; manuscript
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
stalks of grain; straw
literaryOften refers to dried stalks used for thatching, fuel, or fodder.
The farmers transported all the crop stalks from the fields back home.
Although this old straw mat is worn out, it is very warm.
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These wheat stalks can be used to make paper.
The courtyard is piled with dried rice stalks.
The livestock are chewing on dry straw in the pen.
noun
manuscript; draft; sketch
neutralCommonly used for written works, drawings, or mental plans.
The manuscript of this novel is preserved in the museum.
The final draft of this article will be published tomorrow.
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Please give me a few sheets of writing paper; I need to write a letter.
I'll make a quick sketch first, and then draw it formally.
He doesn't have a plan ready in his mind, so he'll definitely be nervous on stage.
noun
draft of an official dispatch
formalUsed in administrative or official contexts regarding documents to be sent out.
The secretary is currently drafting a document for the leader.
This document needs to be checked for approval before it can be stamped.
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Please send the draft of next week's meeting notice to all departments.
All outgoing drafts must be signed by the director.
He has already drafted the reply document.