仿 (fǎng) - to imitate, to copy & to resemble

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fǎng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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仿 · fǎng

to imitate, to copy;

to resemble;

to be like;

counterfeit

to imitate, to copyto resembleto be like

Usage highlights

imitatecopysimulatecounterfeitreplicaforgery

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Children often imitate adults (模仿 adults).
  • This painting is a copy of a masterpiece (仿制品).
  • The robot can simulate human movements (仿人动作).
  • We visited the Forbidden City replica (仿故宫).

Collocations

  • imitate(模仿)
  • copy(仿造)
  • simulate(仿真)
  • counterfeit(仿冒)
  • replica(仿制品)
  • forgery(仿冒品)

Idioms

  • Imitate the ancients(仿古)
  • Simulated training(仿真实训)
  • Copycat product(仿冒产品)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, imitation is valued in learning traditional arts like calligraphy and painting.
  • The character reflects the Confucian emphasis on learning through emulation of masters.
  • Modern usage includes technological simulations and counterfeit prevention.

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