仿

to imitate, to copy

JLPT N5 6 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of 仿

The character 仿 primarily means "to imitate" or "to copy." It is often used when referring to copying styles, designs, or behaviors. It can describe both positive imitation (like learning by example) and negative imitation (such as counterfeiting).

Common Collocations

  • 仿 (fǎng gǔ): imitate ancient styles, often used in art or architecture.
  • 仿 (fǎngzhào): to imitate or follow the example of something.
  • 仿 (fǎngzào): to counterfeit or replicate an object.

Notes

仿 is often used in formal or written contexts rather than casual speech. It differs from similar verbs like 模仿 (mófǎng), which is more general and common in spoken language. 仿 tends to emphasize the act of copying or reproducing something specific, especially in artistic or design contexts.

Avoid confusing 仿 with 访 (fǎng), which means "to visit." They sound the same but have different meanings and characters.

Example Sentences

This painting is a copy of an ancient famous painting.

He likes to imitate others' styles when writing.

This phone is a counterfeit copy of a foreign design.