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An exact or close copy of an original object, often made to deceive or for lack of original
这幅画是毕加索的复制品。
This painting is a replica of a Picasso.
博物馆禁止出售复制品。
The museum prohibits the sale of replicas.
In legal contexts, '复制品' may imply infringement of intellectual property rights.
In museums or markets, clarify whether '复制品' refers to a legal reproduction (e.g., museum gift shop) or an illegal counterfeit by asking: '这是合法的复制品吗？'
Always check if '复制品' refers to a harmless replica or a fraudulent counterfeit. The tone of the sentence often hints at the intent.
复制 (fùzhì) = 'to duplicate' + 品 (pǐn) = 'item/object'. The compound emerged in Modern Chinese to describe objects duplicated from originals.
Use '复制品' for physical objects. For digital copies, '副本' or '备份' is more common. In legal contexts, '复制品' often carries a negative connotation implying deception.