This is the 4434th most frequent Chinese word.
描写
"描写" means "description" or "depiction."
Here, "描写" is used as a noun meaning 'depiction' or 'description,' referring to the novel's detailed characterization.
这个小说对人物性格的描写非常细腻。
This novel's depiction of the characters is extremely detailed.
In this sentence, "描写" functions as a verb meaning 'to describe' or 'depict,' emphasizing the action of representation by the subject.
他擅长描写自然风景,用词极其生动。
He excels at describing natural scenery, using highly vivid vocabulary.
Here, "描写" serves as a noun referring to the artistic act or result of describing a scene.