mou4 bun2摹本
Jyutpingmou4 bun2
Yalemòuh bún
Definition
A copy, replica, or facsimile of a painting or calligraphy work.
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How it's used
Used primarily in the context of art, calligraphy, or historical documents to describe a reproduction that aims to mimic the original style and technique. It implies a level of skill and effort in the recreation process, distinguishing it from a simple photocopy or mass produced print. The term carries a slightly formal or academic tone compared to everyday words for copies.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
This painting is just a replica, not the original.
Related words
Common phrases
replica of a famous painting
calligraphy facsimile
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
