reprinted edition; carbon copy; knockoff
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
reprinted or copied edition (as opposed to the original)
Often refers to unauthorized reproductions of books, music, software, or products. Can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context.
Zhè这
shì是
yuán原
bǎn版
de的
fān翻
bǎn版
，
zhì质
liàng量
chà差
hěn很
duō多
。
This is a reprint of the original, much lower in quality.
Shì市
chǎng场
shàng上
chū出
xiàn现
le了
hěn很
duō多
fān翻
bǎn版
shū书
。
Many pirated books have appeared on the market.
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Zhè这
zhāng张
chàng唱
piàn片
shì是
fān翻
bǎn版
de的
，
bù不
shì是
yuán原
bǎn版
。
This record is a copy, not the original.
noun
carbon copy; rigid imitation; mechanical reproduction
Implies a lack of originality or creativity; often carries a negative or derogatory connotation when describing ideas, models, or behaviors that are copied without adaptation.
Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
zhǐ只
shì是
hǎo好
lái莱
wù坞
dà大
piàn片
de的
fān翻
bǎn版
。
This movie is just a carbon copy of Hollywood blockbusters.
Tā他
men们
de的
mó模
shì式
wán完
quán全
shì是
bié别
rén人
de的
fān翻
bǎn版
，
méi没
yǒu有
chuàng创
xīn新
。
Their model is completely a copy of others', with no innovation.
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Zhè这
jiā家
cān餐
tīng厅
shì是
nà那
jiā家
zhī知
míng名
cān餐
tīng厅
de的
fān翻
bǎn版
。
This restaurant is a knockoff of that famous restaurant.