HSK 7, d, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #11951, Very Hard
仿
fǎng
to copy
HSK 7, d, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #11951, Very Hard
仿
fǎng
seemingly
HSK 7, d, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #11951, Very Hard
仿
fǎng
to imitate, to copy; fake; as if
HSK 7, d, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #11951, Very Hard
fǎng(fang3) T3
1to imitate
2to copy
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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#11951DifficultyVery Hard
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.
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.
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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Pronunciation of 仿
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Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 方 represents the sound. Simplified form of 彷.
1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
2The sound half方 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayto imitate a person
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
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Decomposition of 仿
IDS Structure⿰亻方
仿Full Character
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亻ren2
left
方Fang1
right
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How to say to imitate in Chinese
“to imitate” in Chinese is仿fǎng
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.
When to use 仿
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.'
仿 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
