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摘自 (zhāi zì) — to be excerpted from; to be taken from (a source)

Definition

摘自 is a formal written verb used to cite a source — 'excerpted from / taken from'. It is typically used in the passive (A 摘自 B, 'A is taken from B'), not as a transitive action by a person.

verb
to be excerpted fromto be taken from (a source)

Examples

  • 摘自《》。
    Zhè piān wén zhāng zhāi zì 《rén mín rì bào》.
    This article is excerpted from People's Daily.
  • 摘自。
    Zhè duàn huà zhāi zì yì běn zhù míng de lì shǐ shū jí.
    This passage is taken from a famous history book.
  • 摘自。
    Gāi zī liào zhāi zì guān fāng wǎng zhàn.
    This material is excerpted from the official website.

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