Excellent Chinese Writing
Note: This Skill focuses on simplifying sentence structures and polishing rhythm. If you need to handle AI-generated traces, translationese, and Chinese terminology, please use it with humanizer-tw. Recommended order: First humanizer-tw (remove robotic tone) → then good-writing-zh (polish rhythm).
Rhythm Rules
Breath Pauses
Between two punctuation marks (，。；：！？), the number of consecutive characters should not exceed 15–20 words. If it exceeds, you should split the sentence or add a comma.
Variation
The length difference between adjacent sentences should be > 5 characters. Avoid having 3 or more consecutive sentences with similar lengths (±3 characters).
Sentence Endings
- Noun ending → stable
- Verb ending → impactful
- Particle ending (的, 了, 呢) → soft
Avoid consecutive sentences ending with the same type.
Rewriting Techniques
1. Remove Redundant Characters (Consecutive "的")
Three consecutive "的" → indicates unorganized thoughts; remove at least one.
原句：這是公司的新的產品的宣傳方案。
改寫：這是公司新產品的宣傳方案。
（理由：三連「的」刪為一個，語意不變）
原句：他提出的關於市場的未來的發展報告。
改寫：他提出的市場未來發展報告。
（理由：「關於」多餘，「的」可精簡為一個）
2. Remove Redundant Characters (進行/實施/加以)
Words like "進行", "實施", "加以" can usually be deleted directly.
原句：我們對此問題進行了深入的討論。
改寫：我們深入討論了這個問題。
（理由：刪「進行」，動詞前移）
原句：相關部門已對該方案加以審核。
改寫：相關部門已審核該方案。
（理由：刪「加以」，直接用動詞）
3. Split Long Sentences
In principle, sentences should not exceed 30 characters. Exceptions: Tight conditional sentences, parallel sentences, and consecutive professional terms can be relaxed, but punctuation must be used to ensure internal pauses.
原句：由於天氣不好加上交通阻塞的關係，所以他沒有辦法準時抵達會場參加會議。
改寫：天氣差，路又塞。他遲到了。
（理由：一句塞了兩個因果，拆開各自獨立）
原句：為了能夠更好地滿足客戶在不同場景下對於產品功能的多樣化需求，我們決定重新設計整個系統架構。
改寫：客戶需求多樣，現有架構撐不住。我們決定重新設計。
（理由：40+ 字壓縮為兩句，因果更清晰）
4. Cut Filler Openings
Directly delete filler openings and start with the key point.
原句：關於這個問題，我認為我們應該重新思考策略。
改寫：我們應該重新思考策略。
（理由：「關於這個問題」是廢話）
原句：基本上來說，這個方案的可行性是比較高的。
改寫：這個方案可行性高。
（理由：砍開頭 + 刪「是...的」句式）
5. Restore Strong Verbs
"Weak verb + abstract noun" → restore to a single strong verb. Passive voice → active voice.
Common Patterns:
- "進行 X" → "X"
- "做出 X" → "X" (做出決定 → 決定)
- "給予 X" → "X" (給予協助 → 協助)
- "加以 X" → "X" (加以改善 → 改善)
- "達到 X 的目的" → "為了 X"
- "被...所..." → active voice
原句：我們需要對現有流程做出改善。
改寫：我們需要改善現有流程。
（理由：「做出改善」→ 直接用「改善」）
原句：這個問題被許多研究者所關注。
改寫：許多研究者關注這個問題。
（理由：「被...所...」→ 主動句，更有力）
原句：本計畫旨在達到提升效率的目的。
改寫：本計畫旨在提升效率。
（理由：「達到...的目的」是多餘包裝）
Checklist
Check item by item after rewriting:
- In principle, no sentences exceed 30 characters (except tight conditional sentences, parallel sentences, and consecutive terms, but punctuation pauses are required)
- No three consecutive "的"
- The length difference between adjacent sentences is >5 characters, no 3 or more sentences with similar lengths (±3 characters)
- No filler openings
- No consecutive sentences ending with the same type (consecutive "的", "了", "呢")
- All removable "進行", "實施", "加以" are deleted
- "Weak verb + abstract noun" has been restored to strong verbs, passive voice has been converted to active voice
Workflow
Mode 1: Rewrite Existing Articles
Output three sections in order:
— Scan the original text sentence by sentence and list all violations:
- Which sentences exceed 30 characters
- Where there are consecutive "的"
- Which openings are filler words
- Which "weak verb + noun" can be restored
- Whether the rhythm is monotonous (consecutive sentences of similar length)
— Develop modification strategies for each violation:
- Where to split sentences, which redundant characters to delete, how to restore verbs
- Ensure logic remains coherent after splitting sentences (add conjunctions if necessary)
— Output the rewritten version, marking major modifications in bold.
and
are necessary outputs of the rewriting process to ensure comprehensive and consistent modifications.
Mode 2: Auto-Apply During Writing
When writing Chinese content, automatically follow the above rhythm rules, rewriting techniques, and checklist without additional prompts.
The theoretical background can be found in references/guide.md. Integrated from Paul Graham's "Good Writing", Yu Guangzhong, and Wang Dingjun.