Tavsifchi

Tavsifchi (from tavsif 'description' + chi suffix) is an Uzbek term for a person who composes descriptions or descriptive prose. It denotes a writer, describer, or label writer whose primary task is to convey impressions of people, places, objects, or events through detailed language.

In literature, a tavsifchi creates vivid scenes, landscapes, or character portraits, often focusing on sensory detail. In journalism and travel writing, a tavsifchi may describe locations, customs, and phenomena. In museums, archives, libraries, and exhibition practice, a tavsifchi drafts catalog entries and wall labels that accurately and succinctly describe artifacts or exhibits.

Historical context: The concept has long existed in Uzbek prose and poetry, where descriptive passages are valued. The term remains generic rather than a formal career title; a person may be a tavsifchi by vocation or as a role within a larger writing project. In modern usage, the word appears in educational resources and language dictionaries to describe descriptive writing skills.

See also: descriptive writing, description, cataloging, museology.