miscellaneous notes; literary genre
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
miscellaneous notes; random jottings; fragmented records
Refers to informal, scattered notes taken during study, travel, or daily life, often lacking systematic organization.
I keep study notes as a habit, jotting down questions I don't understand.
This travel journal records his experiences traveling around the world.
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These miscellaneous notes were scattered messily on the desk.
noun
a literary genre of prose recording scenery, trivial matters, and reflections
literaryA specific prose genre in classical and modern Chinese literature, characterized by informal, personal observations of daily life, landscapes, and musings.
Lu Xun's 'Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk' is a famous collection of miscellaneous prose essays.
Ancient scholars often wrote mountain and forest journals, depicting the pleasures of reclusive life.
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This essay was written quite casually, yet it is full of the charm of everyday life.