模本 (mó) — a model or copy used as a reference in calligraphy or painting
Definition
A master copy (often a rubbing or tracing) of calligraphy or painting that you study or copy from. Distinct from 临摹 (the act of copying) and 字帖 (a calligraphy copybook).
noun
a model or copy used as a reference in calligraphy or painting
Measure word · 本
Examples
- 模本。Zhè běn mó shì sòng dài shū fǎ jiā de zuò pǐn.This model is the work of a Song dynasty calligrapher.
- 模本。Tā měi tiān àn zhào mó liàn xí máo bǐ zì.He practices calligraphy every day following the model.
- 模本。Zhè fú huà shì gēn jù yí gè gǔ dài mó lín mó de.This painting was copied from an ancient model.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.