抄本

chāo běn

noun★Intermediate💡 copy of a manuscript or document

formal

A handwritten or printed copy of a manuscript, book, or document, often made for preservation or distribution.

这部抄本是从敦煌发现的珍贵文献。

This manuscript is a precious document discovered in Dunhuang.

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The term is commonly used in historical, literary, and archival contexts.

Collocations

古代抄本ancient manuscript手抄本handwritten copy珍贵抄本precious manuscript

to copy (text)

handwritten copy

抄本 often refers to manuscripts from ancient or medieval times, especially in Chinese history.

Composed of 抄 (chāo, meaning 'to copy') and 本 (běn, meaning 'book' or 'volume').

The term is often used in historical and academic contexts to refer to handwritten or early printed copies of texts.

抄

to copy

root

本

book or volume

root

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