题材 (tí cái): theme, subject matter

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HSK 6noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: theme, subject matter
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 6

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subject matter

Chinese explanation

指文艺作品所描写的对象或所表现的主题内容，例如小说、电影、诗歌等选取的生活范围或中心思想
也泛指文章、谈话、研究等所围绕的中心内容。

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HSK 2

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The director said the subject matter of this new film is artificial intelligence, and he spent three years researching related technological developments.

Although the subject matter of this novel is very ordinary, the author attracted many readers with a unique narrative style.

Our magazine decided to discuss the subject of environmental protection in this issue because the issue of climate change has recently attracted widespread attention.

Painters often look for subject matter in daily life; for example, markets, streets, and family scenes can all become creative inspiration.

The subject matter of this TV series comes from a real historical event; the screenwriter consulted a large amount of material in order to faithfully reproduce the details.

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