caau1 se2抄寫抄写
Jyutpingcaau1 se2
Yalechāau sé
Definition
To copy by writing; to transcribe a text by hand.
neutraldaily actionsschool
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of writing out text by hand, distinguishing it from digital copying or duplicating. It is frequently used in academic or formal contexts like school punishments or religious practice. Unlike the broader term 抄, which can imply plagiarism or cheating, 抄寫 carries a more neutral or instructional connotation.
Examples
The teacher told me to copy this passage ten times.
Why do you need to transcribe someone else's notes?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for digital actions like copying and pasting files on a computer, where 複製 is the correct term. Using 抄寫 for digital data sounds unnatural and implies you are manually typing out every character.
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