General "drawing":
* 绘画 (huìhuà): This is the most common and general term for drawing. It encompasses all types of drawing, from sketching to painting.
* 素描 (sùmiáo): This specifically refers to drawing using pencil or charcoal.
* 图画 (túhuà): This literally means "picture" and can also be used for drawing, but it's more general and can refer to any kind of image.
Specific types of drawing:
* 速写 (sùxiě): This means "sketch" and refers to a quick drawing done from observation.
* 漫画 (màn huà): This means "comics" or "cartoon" and refers to a style of drawing used in comics.
* 插画 (chāhuà): This means "illustration" and refers to drawings created for books or other publications.
The best translation for "drawing" will depend on the context of your sentence. For example, if you are talking about a drawing done with pencil, you would use "素描". If you are talking about a general drawing, you would use "绘画".