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March 24, 2026
复印(複印)fùyìn(fu4yin4)
复印 (fù yìn) means 'to photocopy' or 'to duplicate a document.' It is commonly used in office settings or academic institutions when referring to the act of making a copy of a physical document using a photocopier. The term emphasizes the process of reproduction rather than the original document itself.
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Cultural Note
In modern Chinese offices and schools, photocopying is a routine activity, often seen as essential for document management and sharing. The prevalence of photocopying services reflects the fast-paced nature of work and study in urban China.
Memory Tip
Imagine a busy office where documents are constantly being duplicated. The character 复 (fù) looks like two layers stacked on top of each other, representing 'repeating' or 'duplicating,' and 印 (yìn) has the meaning of 'print' or 'mark.' Together, you can visualize a photocopier making a copy of a document, hence 'photocopy.'
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AI Study Notes for 复印
Quick Contrast
复印 (fù yìn) vs 复制 (fù zhì) — choose 复印 when specifically referring to photocopying documents, while 复制 is used for duplicating files or data.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a busy office where documents are constantly being duplicated. The character 复 (fù) looks like two layers stacked on top of each other, representing 'repeating' or 'duplicating,' and 印 (yìn) has the meaning of 'print' or 'mark.' Together, you can visualize a photocopier making a copy of a document, hence 'photocopy.'
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 复印 (fù yìn) with the word for 'copy' (副本, fù běn), which refers to a copy as a noun. 复印 is used in more formal contexts, such as in workplaces, while you might use simpler terms in casual conversations. Remember to use the correct tones, as mispronouncing them can lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 复印 connects well with other office-related vocabulary. Students should focus on using it in sentences, especially in contexts where document handling is discussed, to reinforce its meaning and usage.
Cultural Note
In modern Chinese offices and schools, photocopying is a routine activity, often seen as essential for document management and sharing. The prevalence of photocopying services reflects the fast-paced nature of work and study in urban China.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 复印 when referring to making digital copies. For example, saying '我复印了文件到电脑' (Wǒ fù yìn le wénjiàn dào diànnǎo) is incorrect; the correct term would be 复制 (fù zhì) for copying to a computer.
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Grammar Patterns of 复印
复印 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
非常感谢您允许我们____这篇文章。
We are grateful to you for permission to reproduce this article.
An unlimited number of copies can still be made from the original.
5
他叫我把这份文件复印十份.
tā jiào wǒ bǎ zhè fèn wén jiàn fù yìn shí fèn.
He asked me to make ten copies of the document.
6
我会把这个报告的复印本寄给你。
wǒ huì bǎ zhè gè bào gào de fù yìn běn jì gěi nǐ。
I will send you a copy of the report.
7
新复印机只能单面复印。
xīn fù yìn jī zhī néng dān miàn fù yìn。
The new copiers only copy onto one side of the paper.
8
用白纸黑笔，以确保复印清晰。
yòng bái zhǐ hēi bǐ， ， yǐ què bǎo fù yìn qīng。
Use a black pen on white paper to ensure good reproduction.
9
他每天都把文件偷偷地带出去复印，然后再偷偷地拿回来。
tā měi tiān dū bǎ wén jiàn tōu tōu dì dài chū qù fù yìn， ， rán hòu zài tōu tōu dì ná huí。
He smuggled papers out each day, photocopied them, and snuck them back.
10
那些房间里摆满了嗡嗡作响的复印机。
nà xiē fáng jiān lǐ bǎi mǎn le wēng wēng zuò xiǎng de fù yìn jī。
The rooms are crammed with humming Xerox machines.
Cultural Notes for 复印
🏮Cultural insight
In modern Chinese offices and schools, photocopying is a routine activity, often seen as essential for document management and sharing. The prevalence of photocopying services reflects the fast-paced nature of work and study in urban China.
Frequently Asked Questions about 复印
You can say, '我需要复印这份文件' (Wǒ xūyào fù yìn zhè fèn wénjiàn), meaning 'I need to photocopy this document.'
Yes, 复印 specifically refers to photocopying documents, while 复制 (fù zhì) means 'to copy' in a more general sense, including digital copying.
