翻版 (fān bǎn) — (noun) reprint; duplicate copy (especially of a book or publication); (verb-object) to reprint; to duplicate
Definition
Literally 'flipped edition': a copy or reproduction of an original work, often implying imitation rather than an authorized reprint. Compare 盗版 (pirated/illegal copy).
noun
reprintduplicate copy (especially of a book or publication)(verb-object) to reprintto duplicate
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 著翻版。Zhè běn xiǎo shuō shì yuán zhù de fān bǎn.This novel is a reprint of the original.
- 翻版。Tā de shè jì wán quán shì nà ge pǐn pái de fān bǎn.His design is a complete copy of that brand.
- 翻版。Chū bǎn shè fān bǎn le zhè běn jīng diǎn zhù zuò.The publishing house reprinted this classic work.
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