Meaning and Usage
"投稿" (tóugǎo) refers to the act of submitting written articles, drawings, or other creative works to newspapers, magazines, websites, or other media for publication. It is commonly used in contexts involving journalism, literature, and media contributions.
Common Contexts
People use "投稿" when talking about sending their work to editors or platforms for consideration. It often appears in phrases about deadlines (投稿截止日期), acceptance (投稿被采纳), and frequency (经常投稿).
Collocations and Patterns
Usage Notes
"投稿" is a formal term often used in written and professional contexts. It implies an intention for the work to be published or publicly shared. Unlike "写作" (writing), which focuses on the act of creating text, "投稿" emphasizes the act of sending or submitting the work to a third party.
Avoid confusing "投稿" with "投稿费" (submission fee), which refers to fees sometimes required for submissions. "投稿" itself does not imply payment.