散文 (sǎnwén) is an HSK 6 Chinese word. Its most common English meaning is (broadly) prose (as opposed to verse); depending on context, it can also mean (more narrowly) free-form literary prose, such as essays, sketches and reflections. Read the examples below to choose the meaning that fits the sentence.
01(broadly) prose (as opposed to verse)
02(more narrowly) free-form literary prose, such as essays, sketches and reflections