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Writing an essay in Chinese
Three model essays, and the lines for each part with pinyin and sound.
我的周末
上个周末，我过得很开心。
星期六上午，我和朋友一起去公园跑步。那天的天气特别好，公园里有很多人。跑完步以后，我们去吃了饺子。下午我在家看了一部中国电影，虽然有的地方听不懂，但是很有意思。
星期天，我先打扫了房间，然后给妈妈打了电话。晚上我复习了这个星期学的汉字。
这真是一个快乐的周末！
我的家乡
我的家乡是一个美丽的小城市，离海很近。
我的家乡一年四季都很漂亮。春天，到处都是花；夏天，很多人去海边游泳；秋天，树叶变成了红色和黄色；冬天虽然冷，但是很少下雪。
我的家乡还有很多好吃的东西，比如海鲜和面条。每次回家，妈妈都会给我做我最喜欢的菜。
总之，我很爱我的家乡。欢迎你来我的家乡玩！
为什么要学中文
现在，越来越多的人开始学中文。我认为学中文有很多好处。
首先，说中文的人是世界上最多的。会说中文，可以和更多的人交流。其次，学中文可以帮助我们了解中国的文化，比如书法、节日和美食。最后，会中文对找工作也有帮助。
当然，学中文并不容易，特别是声调和汉字。但是我相信，只要每天坚持听、说、读、写，就一定能学好。
总之，学中文虽然难，但是很值得。
Opening lines · 开头
每个人都有自己的爱好，我的爱好是看书。
Everyone has a hobby of their own, and mine is reading.
说起我的家乡，我有很多话想说。
When it comes to my hometown, I have a lot to say.
我永远不会忘记那一天。
I will never forget that day.
你知道我最好的朋友是谁吗？
Do you know who my best friend is?
随着科技的发展，手机越来越重要了。
As technology develops, phones matter more and more.
Linking ideas · 连接
首先，我们要多听多说。
First, we need to listen and speak a lot.
其次，每天都要坚持练习。
Second, we need to keep practising every day.
最后，不要怕说错。
Finally, don’t be afraid of getting it wrong.
虽然中文很难，但是很有意思。
Although Chinese is hard, it is interesting.
他不但会说中文，而且会写汉字。
He can not only speak Chinese but also write characters.
因为下雨，所以我们没去公园。
Because it rained, we didn’t go to the park.
我喜欢运动，比如跑步和游泳。
I like sport, for example running and swimming.
Describing and feelings · 描写
那天的天气特别好，阳光很温暖。
The weather was especially good that day, and the sun was warm.
我高兴得跳了起来。
I was so happy I jumped up.
我的心里像吃了蜜一样甜。
I felt as sweet inside as if I had eaten honey.
她长着一双大大的眼睛。
She has big, big eyes.
我紧张得说不出话来。
I was so nervous I couldn’t speak.
Endings · 结尾
总之，我很爱我的家乡。
In short, I love my hometown.
这件事让我明白了一个道理。
This taught me a lesson.
这真是难忘的一天！
What an unforgettable day!
我希望以后能去中国看看。
I hope to go and see China one day.
我相信，只要努力，就一定能学好中文。
I believe that if I work hard, I will learn Chinese well.
Essay topics · 题目
- 我的家庭 My family
- 我的爱好 My hobby
- 我的周末 My weekend
- 我的家乡 My hometown
- 我最好的朋友 My best friend
- 我的老师 My teacher
- 难忘的一天 An unforgettable day
- 一次旅行 A trip
- 我最喜欢的季节 My favourite season
- 我的理想 My dream for the future
- 我的学校生活 My school life
- 为什么要学中文 Why learn Chinese
- 手机的好处和坏处 Phones: good and bad
- 保护环境 Protecting the environment
How is a Chinese essay structured?
In three parts: 开头 (kāitóu), an opening of one or two sentences that says what the essay is about; 中间, the body, a paragraph for each point or each part of the story; and 结尾 (jiéwěi), a short ending that sums up with 总之 or says what you learned or hope. The title is centred on the first line, and each paragraph starts two characters in.
How long is a Chinese essay?
Counted in characters, punctuation included. A first essay is often 100 to 200 characters; school essays in China are often 400 to 800, and the gaokao, China’s university entrance exam, asks for at least 800. The count is shown under each essay here.
How do I make my Chinese essay better?
Join your sentences with 首先, 其次, 最后, 虽然……但是 and 不但……而且; give an example with 比如; describe with a result, like 高兴得跳了起来, instead of just 很高兴; and end by saying what you learned. Write it on composition paper to see its length and layout.
What should I write about?
Start with what you know: your family, your hobby, your weekend, your hometown or a trip. For an essay that argues, give two or three reasons with 首先, 其次 and 最后, say the other side with 当然, and sum up with 总之.
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