文学 (wénxué) - literature

Definition

Literature refers to written or oral works of art that express ideas and emotions through language. It encompasses various genres such as novels, poems, plays, and essays.

Related terms

作家 (zuòjiā) - writer/author: A person who creates literary works by using words to convey ideas and emotions.

主题 (zhǔtí) - theme: The central idea or message explored in a literary work.

故事情节 (gùshì qíngjié) - plot: The sequence of events that make up a story, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.