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抄写本

chāo xiě běn
noun★Intermediate💡 handwritten copy
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.

Collocations

抄写课文copy the text练习抄写practice copying毛笔字抄写本calligraphy copybook

Synonyms

抄本抄写簿

💡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

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