Meaning of 复制
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to duplicate
- to make a copy of
- to copy
- to reproduce
- to clone
How to use 复制
复制 is the everyday word for copying files or text on a computer, and it also covers reproducing art, keys, or even cloning in science. It often pairs with 粘贴 (zhāntiē) to paste. Example: 请把这段话复制一下。(Qǐng bǎ zhè duàn huà fùzhì yíxià.) Please copy this passage.
复 (fù) means "again" or "repeat," as in 复习 (fùxí) to review, and 制 (zhì) means "to make," as in 制作 (zhìzuò). Making something again gives you a copy: 复制 (fùzhì).
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 复制 (fùzhì) with 复杂 (fùzá) complicated, since both start with 复. Also, 复制 is not used for copying someone's homework or behavior. For that, use 抄 (chāo) or 模仿 (mófǎng).
复制 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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复 fù · again · 9 strokes
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制 zhì · to manufacture · 8 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 复制.
| 重复 | chóngfù | to repeat; to duplicate |
| 复习 | fùxí | to review; revision |
| 制作 | zhìzuò | to make; to manufacture |
| 制造 | zhìzào | to manufacture; to make |
| 复杂 | fùzá | complicated; complex |
| 制度 | zhìdù | system (e.g. political, adminstrative etc); institution |
| 制定 | zhìdìng | to draw up; to formulate |
| 反复 | fǎnfù | repeatedly; over and over |
| 复印 | fùyìn | to photocopy; to duplicate a document |
| 限制 | xiànzhì | to restrict; to limit |
| 回复 | huífù | to recover; to revert; to return to (good health, normal condition etc); variant of 回覆[hui |
| 研制 | yánzhì | to research and manufacture; to research and to develop |
Questions about 复制
What does 复制 mean?
复制 (fùzhì) means "to duplicate; to make a copy of" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 复制?
复制 is made of 2 characters: 复 (9 strokes), 制 (8 strokes). That is 17 strokes in total.
Is 复制 an HSK word?
Yes. 复制 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 复制 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 复制 is written 複製.
What is the difference between 复制 and 复印?
复印 (fùyìn) specifically means to photocopy on a machine. 复制 is broader and covers digital copying, reproductions, and cloning.
How do you say "copy and paste" in Chinese?
Say 复制粘贴 (fùzhì zhāntiē). On Chinese computer menus you will see 复制 for Copy and 粘贴 for Paste.