版 (bǎn) - printing block/plate & edition

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bǎn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 片

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版 · bǎn

printing block/plate;

edition;

version;

page (of newspaper);

board/plank

printing block/plateeditionversion

Usage highlights

copyrightedition/versionlayout/pageprinting platewoodblockmetal plate

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 原版— original edition
  • 正版— genuine/authorized version

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is the first edition (第一版) of the book.
  • The newspaper has 24 pages (版面).
  • We need to update the software version (软件版本).
  • The woodblock (木版) is used for printing.

Collocations

  • copyright(版权)
  • edition/version(版本)
  • layout/page(版面)
  • printing plate(印版)
  • woodblock(木版)
  • metal plate(金属版)

Idioms

  • Original edition(原版)
  • Revised edition(修订版)
  • Pirated edition(盗版)
  • Official version(正版)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to wooden printing plates used in traditional Chinese printing.
  • The character reflects China's early advancement in printing technology.
  • In modern usage, extends to software versions and intellectual property concepts.

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