Definition
仿真 (fǎng zhēn) emphasizes creating a realistic model of a system or process using technology (e.g., computer simulation). 模拟 (mó nǐ) is a broader term for any imitation or simulation, including in experiments and models, while 模仿 (mó fǎng) focuses on copying behavior or appearance without the technical aspect.
verb
to simulateto emulate
adjective
simulatedvirtual
Easily confused
- 方针fāng zhēnsound-alikepolicy, guidelines
Examples
- 仿真。Gōngchéngshī yòng jìsuànjī fǎng zhēn zhěnggè xìtǒng.The engineer used a computer to simulate the entire system.
- 仿真。Zhè shì yī kuǎn fǎng zhēn de fēixíng xùnliàn ruǎnjiàn.This is a simulated flight training software.
- 仿真。Tāmen tōngguò fǎng zhēn shíyàn yànzhèng le xīn shèjì.They validated the new design through simulation experiments.
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