仿制 fǎngzhì to copy
to copy; to imitate; to make by imitating a model
How to remember 仿制: 仿 to imitate + 制 system = to copy.
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How it is used
- To make a copy/replica by imitating a model - 仿制古董 (fǎngzhì gǔdǒng) to make a replica antique.
- Neutral-to-negative; 仿制品 (fǎngzhìpǐn) is a reproduction/knock-off, 仿制药 is a generic drug.
- Contrast 伪造 (wěizào, forge/counterfeit with intent to deceive); 仿制 is reproducing, not necessarily passing off as genuine.