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“copy down” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchāo

Example

我在抄笔记。wǒ zài chāo bǐ jì

I am copying down notes.

Illustration for 抄 (copy down)

How to say “copy down” in Chinese

“Copy down” in Chinese is 抄 (chāo).

Words move from an existing source onto a new page, either as useful notes or as someone else's work presented as one's own.

Full entry for 抄: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 抄

她用笔把课文抄下来，方便背诵。tā yòng bǐ bǎ kè wén chāo xià lái fāng biàn bèi sòng

She copied down the lesson text with a pen to make it easier to memorize.

Tips for using 抄

  • The object sets the social meaning: 抄作业 (chāo zuòyè, "copy homework") usually signals dishonest schoolwork, unlike copying useful information for study.

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