复制
fùzhì
The English verb 'copy' is translated into Chinese as 复制 (fùzhì).
复制 is used to mean producing something identical. In a computing context, the phrase 复制粘贴 is the standard term for the command 'copy and paste'.
Meaning: produce something identical (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word consists of the character 复 (fù), which means to repeat or duplicate and 制 (zhì).
Which one should you use?
复制 is a neutral or technical term used for duplicating something. In contrast, 剽窃 refers specifically to the negative act of plagiarizing or stealing intellectual property.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
fùzhì
Did you know?
- In Chinese calligraphy, the act of copying a master's work is called 临摹 (línmó), a highly respected practice for learning rather than an act of plagiarism.
- The character 复 (fù) in 复制 is the same character used in the phrase for 'resurrection' or 'coming back to life' 复活 (fùhuó).
- The concept of a 'copy' in Chinese can be expressed as 副本 (fùběn), where 本 (běn) refers to the original root or book, implying the copy is a secondary branch.
Examples in context
- 复制 / 粘贴是很有用的。Copy-and-paste is very useful.This sentence illustrates the utility of the command containing 复制.Tatoeba #619799 by sysko, translation #442534 by sacredceltic
- 请复制这份文件。Please make a copy of this document.
- 我们需要将这些文件复制到U盘。We need to copy these files onto a USB drive.
- 你可以帮我复印这篇文章吗？Could you please help me make a copy of this article?
- 我需要在归还前复印这些文件。I need to photocopy these papers before returning them.
- 请复制这段文字。Qǐng fùzhì zhè duàn wénzì.Please copy this text.
- 你可以复制这个文件吗？Nǐ kěyǐ fùzhì zhège wénjiàn ma?Can you copy this file?
Example conversation
At the office, a colleague helps another with a digital task.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen志强，你能帮我复制这个链接吗？Zhìqiáng, nǐ néng bāng wǒ fùzhì zhège liánjiē ma?Zhiqiang, can you help me copy this link?
- 志强 Zhiqiang没问题，我已经复制好了。Méi wèntí, wǒ yǐjīng fùzhì hǎo le.No problem, I have already copied it.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen太好了，谢谢你。Tài hǎo le, xièxiè nǐ.Great, thank you.
- 志强 Zhiqiang不客气。Bú kèqi.You're welcome.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
