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抄写本
chāo xiě běn
handwritten copy
老师让我们把课文抄写在抄写本上。
The teacher asked us to copy the text into our handwritten copybook.
formal
A book or notebook used for copying text by hand, often for practice or study.
学生们在抄写本上练习毛笔字。
The students practice calligraphy in their handwritten copybooks.
Commonly used in educational settings, especially in traditional Chinese calligraphy or language learning.
Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use '抄写本' when referring to physical notebooks used for hand-copying texts, especially in calligraphy or language learning. Avoid using it for digital copies or printed materials.
Gold Rule
Handwriting vs. Digital
Always associate '抄写本' with handwritten activities. Digital copies or printed materials should use terms like '电子版' (electronic version) or '打印稿' (printed draft).
Word Origin
Composed of '抄写' (chāo xiě, to copy by hand) and '本' (běn, book/notebook). The term reflects the traditional practice of hand-copying texts for learning or preservation.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in educational or calligraphic contexts. Not commonly used in modern digital contexts unless referring to traditional practices.
Word Breakdown
抄写
to copy by hand
verb本
book/notebook
noun汉英词典