echo; identical; uncritically imitate
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to echo uncritically; to parrot; to imitate without thought
formalOften used in formal contexts to criticize a lack of original thought, especially in writing, art, or opinion.
Zhè这
liǎng两
piān篇
lùn论
wén文
de的
guān观
diǎn点
léi雷
tóng同
，
shè涉
xián嫌
chāo抄
xí袭
。
The viewpoints of these two papers are identical, suspected of plagiarism.
Zài在
tǎo讨
lùn论
zhōng中
，
tā他
zhǐ只
huì会
léi雷
tóng同
bié别
rén人
de的
yì意
jiàn见
。
During the discussion, he only parroted others' opinions.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Chuàng创
zuò作
yào要
bì避
miǎn免
léi雷
tóng同
，
lì力
qiú求
chuàng创
xīn新
。
Creative work should avoid imitation and strive for innovation.
verb
to be identical where difference is expected; to coincide improperly
formalDescribes an undesirable or accidental sameness. Derives from the old belief that thunder causes many things to resonate simultaneously.
Zhè这
liǎng两
jiàn件
shāng商
pǐn品
de的
wài外
bāo包
zhuāng装
wán完
quán全
léi雷
tóng同
，
róng容
yì易
wù误
dǎo导
xiāo消
fèi费
zhě者
。
The external packaging of these two products is completely identical, which can easily mislead consumers.
Jù剧
qíng情
fā发
zhǎn展
rú如
cǐ此
léi雷
tóng同
，
ràng让
guān观
zhòng众
gǎn感
dào到
shī失
wàng望
。
The plot development is so similar that it disappoints the audience.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Bì避
miǎn免
shè设
jì计
léi雷
tóng同
shì是
shè设
jì计
shī师
de的
zhòng重
yào要
rèn任
wu务
。
Avoiding identical designs is an important task for designers.