誊 (téng) - To transcribe, to copy out, to make a

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téng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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誊 · téng

To transcribe, to copy out, to make a fair copy of a document or text.

To transcribe, to copy out, to make a

Usage highlights

TranscribeMake a fair copyTranscribe recordsFinal fair copyCopy outTranscription book

Synonyms

  • 抄— to copy, to transcribe
  • 写— to write
  • 录— to record, to copy

Antonyms

  • 删— to delete, to remove
  • 改— to alter, to change

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please transcribe this document neatly (誊写这份文件).
  • He made a fair copy of the manuscript (誊清手稿).
  • The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes (誊录会议记录).
  • This is the final fair copy (这是誊正稿).

Collocations

  • Transcribe(誊写)
  • Make a fair copy(誊清)
  • Transcribe records(誊录)
  • Final fair copy(誊正稿)
  • Copy out(誊抄)
  • Transcription book(誊本)

Idioms

  • Copy exactly without alteration(一字不誊)
  • Transcribe and submit(誊呈)
  • Copy and proofread(誊校)

Cultural background

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  • Historically important for producing clean copies of documents before printing technology.
  • Associated with scholarly work, imperial examinations, and official documentation.
  • Reflects the value placed on neat handwriting and accurate transcription in traditional Chinese culture.

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