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拓本
tàběn
Description
拓本是把石头上或者铜器上的字和图案印到纸上的一种方法，也指印出来的那张纸。
拓本 is a method of transferring characters and patterns from stone or bronze onto paper, and also refers to the resulting paper impression.
很多古老的字只能通过拓本看到。
Many ancient characters can only be seen through 拓本.
Meanings
拓本tàběn
a rubbing (copy of inscriptions taken onto paper)
博物馆里有很多古碑的拓本。
The museum has many rubbings of ancient steles.
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Notes
- Etymology
拓 'to make a rubbing' + 本 'copy/edition'; the paper copy of a carved surface.
- Nuance
拓本 usually means a full sheet; 拓片 often refers to a smaller rubbing piece.
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