模仿 mófǎng to imitate
to imitate; to copy; to emulate; to mimic; model
How to remember 模仿: 模 model + 仿 to imitate = to imitate.
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How it is used
- To imitate/mimic/emulate - 模仿动作 (mófǎng dòngzuò) copy the movements, 模仿他的声音 (mófǎng tā de shēngyīn) mimic his voice.
- About copying someone's behavior, style, or sound; can be for learning or mockery.
- Contrast 抄袭 (chāoxí, plagiarize); 模仿 is imitating (often openly/learningly), not necessarily improper.