Definition
写本 refers to a book or document that was copied by hand, as opposed to being printed. This term is commonly used in the context of ancient Chinese manuscripts, such as those found in Dunhuang. It can also refer to a draft manuscript that is written by hand before being formally published or printed.
n.
hand-copied book (especially ancient manuscripts)draft manuscript
Examples
- 煌写本。Dūnhuáng xiě shì yánjiū gǔdài wénhuà de zhòngyào zīliào.Dunhuang manuscripts are important materials for studying ancient culture.
- 写本。Zhè bù xiě bǎocún de fēicháng wánhǎo.This hand-copied book is very well preserved.
- 写本。Tā zhèngzài zhěnglǐ yí bù Tángdài xiě.He is organizing a Tang dynasty manuscript.
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