仿真 fǎngzhēn to emulate
to emulate; to simulate; emulation; simulation
How to remember 仿真: 仿 to imitate + 真 truly = to emulate.
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How it is used
- To simulate / emulate reality closely - 计算机仿真实验 (jìsuànjī fǎngzhēn shíyàn) computer simulation experiment.
- Technical: 仿真 = making something behave like the real thing (models, training, VR). Also 仿真枪 (replica gun).
- Contrast 模拟 (mónǐ, simulate/mimic, broader everyday word); 仿真 stresses high-fidelity likeness to the real object.