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xiaoshuo · /ɕjɑʊ̯˥˩ ʂwɔ˥˩/
小说
xiaoshuo/ɕjɑʊ̯˥˩ ʂwɔ˥˩/noun
long fictional prose narrative
以虚构故事为主的长篇散文作品
Common in everyday reading and bookstore talk.
日常阅读和书店对话中常用。
Examples
She finished a mystery novel on the train last night.
This novel explores friendship across three generations.
I bought a used novel at the weekend book market.
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