Definitions
n. Stories about imagined people and events.
小说；虚构文学
n. Something invented that is presented as true.
虚构之事；编造
Example
My sister reads fiction on the train every morning.
我姐姐每天早上在火车上读小说。
Reading fiction can help young people understand unfamiliar perspectives and develop greater empathy for others.
阅读小说能帮助年轻人理解陌生的视角，并更加体谅他人。
Collocations
- science fiction
- historical fiction
- a work of fiction
- fact and fiction
Word family
- fictional (adj.)
- fictionalise (v.)
Antonyms
- non-fiction
Usage tip
统称小说时不可数；一部小说可说a work of fiction。
FAQ
- What does fiction mean?
- Stories about imagined people and events. Something invented that is presented as true.
- How is fiction pronounced?
- UK /ˈfɪkʃən/, US /ˈfɪkʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
