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原著
yuánzhù
Description
“原著”是指一本书或一个故事最开始的、原来的作品。
"原著" refers to the original work of a book or story.
电影常常是根据原著改编的，很多人喜欢看完电影再去读原著。
Movies are often adapted from the 原著, and many people like to read the 原著 after watching the movie.
Meanings
原著yuánzhù
the original work; the source text
这部电影的原著是一本小说。
The original work of this movie is a novel.
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Notes
- Etymology
原 (original) + 著 (written work), literally "original written work".
- Nuance
often contrasted with 改编 (adaptation) or 翻译 (translation).
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