作词

作詞

zuòcí

verb

Meanings

1 to write lyrics
2 lyricist (credit)

Characters

to make / compose

Examples

HSK 7-9

这首歌是方文山作词的。

Zhè shǒu gē shì Fāng Wénshān zuòcí de.

This song's lyrics were written by Vincent Fang.

HSK 7-9

他既会作词也会作曲。

Tā jì huì zuòcí yě huì zuòqǔ.

He can write both lyrics and music.

Tips

usage

Paired with 作曲 (to compose music). On Chinese music credits you'll see 作词: X / 作曲: Y.

Stroke Order

作 zuò

词 cí