抄件 (chāo jiàn) — copy, duplicate

Definition

抄件 is a formal, written term for a duplicate or copy of a document, typically used in official or business contexts. Differs from 副本 in that 抄件 emphasizes a hand-copied or text-reproduced duplicate rather than a certified counterpart.

noun
copyduplicate
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 抄件
    Qǐng bǎ zhè fèn wén jiàn fù yìn yí fèn, gěi wǒ yí gè chāo jiàn.
    Please make a copy of this document and give me one.
  • 抄件
    Wǒ shōu dào le nǐ fā de diàn zǐ yóu jiàn chāo jiàn.
    I received the email copy you sent.
  • 抄件
    Zhè fèn chāo jiàn xū yào zhǔ guǎn qiān zì què rèn.
    This copy needs the manager's signature for confirmation.

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