B1 noun Neutral

初稿

/tʂʰu1 kau3/

The first version of a piece of writing, which will be revised later (first draft).

Examples

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1

这只是个初稿,还要改。

This is just a first draft, it still needs changes.

2

请在周五前提交项目计划书的初稿。

Please submit the first draft of the project proposal by Friday.

3

初稿写得乱七八糟的。

The first draft is a total mess.

Word Family

Noun
初稿
Verb
起草
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Memory Tip

初 (first/initial) + 稿 (manuscript).

Quick Quiz

在提交最终版本之前,你应该先写一份___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 初稿

Examples

1

这只是个初稿,还要改。

everyday

This is just a first draft, it still needs changes.

2

请在周五前提交项目计划书的初稿。

formal

Please submit the first draft of the project proposal by Friday.

3

初稿写得乱七八糟的。

informal

The first draft is a total mess.

4

写好初稿是论文写作中最艰难的一步。

academic

Writing the first draft is the hardest step in paper writing.

5

合同初稿已经由律师审核过了。

business

The first draft of the contract has been reviewed by the lawyer.

Word Family

Noun
初稿
Verb
起草

Common Collocations

完成初稿 to finish the first draft
修改初稿 to revise the first draft
论文初稿 thesis first draft
提交初稿 to submit the first draft
初稿日期 first draft date

Common Phrases

设计初稿

first design draft

初稿审核

review of the first draft

第一初稿

very first draft

Often Confused With

初稿 vs 草稿

草稿 is a rough sketch/scribble; 初稿 is a more complete, structured first version of a document.

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Usage Notes

Essential for discussing the writing process in academic contexts.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse '初稿' with '出稿' (to publish/release a draft).

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Memory Tip

初 (first/initial) + 稿 (manuscript).

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Word Origin

From '初' (beginning) and '稿' (draft/stalk of grain).

Grammar Patterns

写/交/改 + 初稿 一份初稿

Quick Quiz

在提交最终版本之前,你应该先写一份___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 初稿

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