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起草 (qǐ cǎo): to make a draft; to draw up (plans)

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HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to make a draft; to draw up (plans)
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

to make a draft
to draw up (plans)

Chinese explanation

指初步写出文章、文件或计划等的初稿，内容还不完善，之后需要修改和定稿
也泛指开始动笔写，把想法用文字先写出来。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

to rise

HSK 3

grass

Example sentences

Please help me draft a contract.

He is drafting a report.

We need to draft a proposal.

She spent two hours drafting this letter.

When drafting documents, pay attention to accurate wording.

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