即兴之作

即興之作

jíxìngzhīzuò

idiom

Meanings

1 an improvisation
2 an impromptu work created in the moment

Characters

on the spot / immediately

mood / inspiration

(possessive particle)

work / creation

Examples

这首诗是他酒后的即兴之作。

Zhè shǒu shī shì tā jiǔhòu de jíxìng zhī zuò.

This poem was his improvisation after a few drinks.

钢琴家在台上的即兴之作让全场惊艳。

Gāngqín jiā zài tái shàng de jíxìng zhī zuò ràng quán chǎng jīngyàn.

The pianist's onstage improvisation amazed the entire audience.

Tips

usage

Use 即兴之作 for any artistic work made on the spot — poetry, music, calligraphy, painting. For improvised speech use 即兴发言; for improv comedy/theater use 即兴表演.

Stroke Order

即 jí

兴 xīng

之 zhī

作 zuò