正版 (zhèng bǎn) — licensed copy; original version (of software, media, books, etc.)
Definition
正版 is a noun for a licensed/authorized copy of software, books, or media — the legal counterpart to 盗版 (pirated copy). Often contrasted with 合法, which describes actions or things permitted by law in general.
noun
licensed copyoriginal version (of software, media, books, etc.)
Examples
- 正版。Wǒ mǎi de shì zhè kuǎn yóu xì de zhèng bǎn.I bought the licensed version of this game.
- 正版。zhèng bǎn De shū jí zhì liàng bǐ dào bǎn de hǎo hěn duō.Licensed books are much better in quality than pirated ones.
- ，正版。Wèi le zhī chí chuàng zuò zhě, jiàn yì gòu mǎi zhèng bǎn.To support creators, it's recommended to buy licensed copies.
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