informal essay; jottings
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
informal essay; familiar essay; literary sketch
literaryA literary prose genre characterized by brevity, flexibility, and personal voice. It blends narrative, lyrical, and critical elements without rigid structure.
I enjoy reading familiar essays about life on weekends.
His collection of essays received widespread acclaim after publication.
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This essay is written with great feeling.
Lu Xun's essays are profound and sharp.
noun
notes; jottings; informal records
Refers to brief, spontaneous writings or records of thoughts, observations, and readings. Often overlaps with 笔记 but emphasizes the casual, unpremeditated nature of the writing.
These are just jottings I wrote down casually, not forming a systematic work.
The reading notes of ancient people have great reference value.
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He is in the habit of writing daily jottings in his notebook.