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抄袭 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
抄袭chāoxíto plagiarizeHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #21223, Very Hard
抄袭chāoxíto copyHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #21223, Very Hard
抄袭chāoxíto attack the flank or rear of an enemyHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #21223, Very Hard
chāoxí(chao1xi2)chao xi T1
  1. 1to plagiarize
  2. 2to copy
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March 24, 2026

抄袭(抄襲)chāoxí(chao1xi2)

The term '抄袭' refers to the act of plagiarizing or copying someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution. It is commonly used in academic and creative contexts, such as writing, art, and research, where originality is highly valued. The term can also refer to military tactics involving attacking an enemy's flank or rear, but this usage is less common in everyday language.

Strokes18Frequency#21223DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, academic integrity is gaining increasing attention, and incidents of plagiarism can have serious consequences for students and researchers. The concept of '抄袭' is often discussed in the context of maintaining one's reputation and credibility in educational and professional environments.

Memory tip

Imagine a student named 'Chao' who is always 'copying' his friend's homework. The character '抄' (chāo) resembles a hand reaching out to grab something, representing the act of taking or copying. The second character '袭' (xí) can evoke the image of a sneak attack, reminding you of the stealthy nature of plagiarism.

Meanings of 抄袭

chāoxí(chao1xi2)
1to plagiarize
2to copy
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抄袭Simplified
抄襲Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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剽窃 (piāoqiè) vs 抄袭 (chāoxí): Use '剽窃' when referring specifically to theft of intellectual property, often with legal implications, while '抄袭' emphasizes copying without attribution, typically in academic or creative contexts.

Usage Notes

'抄袭' is often used in formal contexts, especially in academic discussions about integrity and ethics. Be careful not to confuse it with '模仿' (mófǎng), which means to imitate but can have a more positive connotation. Common collocations include '抄袭论文' (plagiarized paper) or '抄袭行为' (plagiarism behavior).

HSK Study Tips

While '抄袭' is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to concepts of integrity and originality that are important at the HSK 4 level and above. Students should focus on recognizing the implications of plagiarism in academic settings and learn related vocabulary such as '原创' (yuánchuàng, original).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '抄袭' with '模仿' (mófǎng) which means to imitate or mimic. For example, saying '我在抄袭他的风格' (I am plagiarizing his style) could imply a negative connotation, whereas '我在模仿他的风格' (I am imitating his style) has a neutral or positive meaning.

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Component characters

抄chāoto make a copy
HSK 67 strokes扌
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袭xíto attack
11 strokes龙
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How to say to plagiarize in Chinese

“to plagiarize” in Chinese is抄袭chāoxí

The term '抄袭' refers to the act of plagiarizing or copying someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution. It is commonly used in academic and creative contexts, such as writing, art, and research, where originality is highly valued. The term can also refer to military tactics involving attacking an enemy's flank or rear, but this usage is less common in everyday language.

When to use 抄袭

'抄袭' is often used in formal contexts, especially in academic discussions about integrity and ethics. Be careful not to confuse it with '模仿' (mófǎng), which means to imitate but can have a more positive connotation. Common collocations include '抄袭论文' (plagiarized paper) or '抄袭行为' (plagiarism behavior).

抄袭 or something close to it

剽窃 (piāoqiè) vs 抄袭 (chāoxí): Use '剽窃' when referring specifically to theft of intellectual property, often with legal implications, while '抄袭' emphasizes copying without attribution, typically in academic or creative contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '抄袭' with '模仿' (mófǎng) which means to imitate or mimic. For example, saying '我在抄袭他的风格' (I am plagiarizing his style) could imply a negative connotation, whereas '我在模仿他的风格' (I am imitating his style) has a neutral or positive meaning.

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