复印

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Meaning and Usage

The verb 复印 (fù yìn) specifically means "to photocopy" or "to make a copy of a document or image using a photocopier." It is commonly used in office, school, or administrative contexts where physical copies of documents are needed.

Common Collocations

Usage Notes

复印 always implies using a machine to copy printed or written materials. It is different from (chāoxiě), which means to copy by hand. When you say 复印, it usually involves a photocopier or similar device.

Common Confusions

Do not confuse 复印 with 打印 (dǎyìn), which means "to print" from a computer or digital source. 复印 is copying an existing physical document, while 打印 is producing a new printout from digital data.

Example Sentences

I need to photocopy this contract, can you help me?

There is a photocopier in the office, you can photocopy documents yourself.

Please photocopy this photo twice, one copy for me and one for him.