Meaning
抄袭 means to plagiarize or copy someone else's work, ideas, or creative content without permission or proper attribution. It is commonly used in academic, artistic, and professional contexts where originality is expected. The term carries a negative connotation and implies dishonesty or lack of integrity.
Usage
抄袭 is primarily used in formal or serious contexts like academic papers, artistic works, or intellectual property discussions. It's stronger than 模仿 (to imitate) because it implies dishonest copying. Native speakers often use it with objects like 作品 (works), 论文 (thesis), or 创意 (ideas). In schools and universities, 抄袭 is considered a serious violation of academic ethics.
Examples
- 01这篇论文有明显的抄袭痕迹。.This thesis shows obvious signs of plagiarism.
- 02他因为抄袭别人的设计被公司开除了。.He was fired by the company for plagiarizing someone else's design.
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Common collocations
- 抄袭作品to plagiarize a work
- 抄袭论文to plagiarize a thesis/paper
- 被指控抄袭to be accused of plagiarism
- 严重抄袭serious plagiarism
Antonyms
Origin
抄 originally meant to copy by hand or transcribe, while 袭 means to inherit or carry on traditions. Together, 抄袭 evolved to mean copying someone else's work in a way that dishonestly carries it forward as one's own.