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March 24, 2026
仿fǎng(fang3)
The character 仿 (fǎng) primarily means 'to imitate' or 'to copy.' It is often used in contexts where one replicates another's work or behavior, whether in art, writing, or even in technology. The nuance of this term can imply both positive imitation, such as learning from others, and negative connotations, such as counterfeiting or inauthenticity.
Strokes6Radical亻Frequency#11951DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, imitation can be a crucial part of learning, especially in traditional arts like calligraphy or painting, where students often replicate the masters' works to hone their skills. This practice reflects a deep respect for tradition and craftsmanship.
Memory Tip
Imagine a painter (仿) who carefully copies a famous painting (the character looks like a person with a brush). The '仿' artist not only imitates the style but also learns from it, 'fǎng' sounds like 'fang' which you can picture as a fang of a wolf imitating a lion's roar.
Meanings of 仿
fǎng(fang3)
1to imitate
2to copy
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About 仿
仿Simplified
6Strokes
亻Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#11951Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 仿
Quick Contrast
仿 (fǎng, imitate) vs 模仿 (mó fǎng, mimic) — use 仿 for a broader sense of imitation, often with a focus on learning, while 模仿 emphasizes the act of mimicking closely.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a painter (仿) who carefully copies a famous painting (the character looks like a person with a brush). The '仿' artist not only imitates the style but also learns from it, 'fǎng' sounds like 'fang' which you can picture as a fang of a wolf imitating a lion's roar.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 仿 with similar characters like 访 (fǎng), which means 'to visit.' This word is more commonly used in informal contexts, and when combined with other characters, it often indicates imitation or modeling, such as 仿制 (fǎngzhì) meaning 'to produce a copy.'
HSK Study Tips
While 仿 is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects well with other HSK vocabulary related to imitation and creation. Students should focus on recognizing its use in phrases and contexts to understand its application better.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, imitation can be a crucial part of learning, especially in traditional arts like calligraphy or painting, where students often replicate the masters' works to hone their skills. This practice reflects a deep respect for tradition and craftsmanship.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 仿 with 访 (fǎng) due to similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我仿他来' (wǒ fǎng tā lái) instead of '我访他' (wǒ fǎng tā) can lead to misunderstandings. The correct usage depends on the context of imitation versus visiting.
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Grammar Patterns of 仿
仿 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Don't resort to cheap copies; save up for the real thing.
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许多文人只是机械地模仿一套听上去令人印象深刻的说法。
xǔ duō wén rén zhī shì jī xiè dì mó fǎng yī tào tīng shàng qù líng rén yìn xiàng shēn kè de shuō fǎ。
Many literary academics simply parrot a set of impressive-sounding phrases.
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对《星期天的爱情》这首歌的即兴模仿听起来尤其空洞。
duì《 《 xīng qī tiān de ài》 qíng 》 zhè shǒu gē de jí xīng mó fǎng tīng qǐ lái yóu qí。
The ersatz spontaneity of "Sunday Love" sounds especially hollow.
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设计硅芯片模仿人的器官听上去是异想天开。
shè jì guī xīn piàn mó fǎng rén de qì guān tīng shàng qù shì yì xiǎng tiān kāi。
Designing silicon chips to mimic human organs sounds fanciful.
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霍普韦尔的成功让人不禁要问：为什么其他公司不效仿呢？
huò pǔ wéi ěr de chéng gōng ràng rén bù jīn yào wèn： ： wéi shí mó qí tā gōng sī bù xiào fǎng？
Hopewell's success begs the question: why aren't more companies doing the same?
Cultural Notes for 仿
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, imitation can be a crucial part of learning, especially in traditional arts like calligraphy or painting, where students often replicate the masters' works to hone their skills. This practice reflects a deep respect for tradition and craftsmanship.
Word Family of 仿
Words Containing This Character20
模仿mófǎngto imitate
仿佛fǎngfúto seem彷彿
仿fǎngto copy
仿真to emulate
效仿xiàofǎngto copy傚仿
相仿similar
仿制fǎngzhìto copy仿製
仿制品fake仿製品
仿冒fake
仿造to copy
仿效to copy仿傚
仿古pseudo-classical
仿照to imitate
氯仿chloroform CHCl3
摹仿to imitate
仿皮imitation leather
仿生学bionics仿生學
仿宋Fangsong font
仿冒品imitation
仿行to imitate
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Compound Meaning
What does 模仿 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 仿
Common phrases include 仿照 (fǎngzhào) meaning 'to imitate' or 'to model after', and 仿制品 (fǎngzhìpǐn) meaning 'counterfeit goods'.
Yes, 仿 can be used in both formal and informal writing, but be cautious with its connotation in different contexts.
Yes, while it can denote positive imitation, it can also imply inauthenticity or copying without originality.
