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拓片
tàpiàn
Description
拓片是把纸放在石头或金属上，用墨印下上面的字和图案。
拓片 is made by placing paper on stone or metal and rubbing ink to imprint the characters and patterns on it.
很多古代的字都是靠拓片保存下来的。
Many ancient characters have been preserved through 拓片.
Meanings
拓片tàpiàn
a rubbing (of an inscription or design on stone or metal)
这张拓片是从古碑上做出来的。
This rubbing was made from an ancient stele.
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Notes
- Etymology
拓 (to make a rubbing) + 片 (flat piece); a rubbing on paper.
- Nuance
拓片 is a single sheet; 拓本 often refers to a bound collection.
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