盗版 dàobǎn pirated
pirated; illegal; see also 正版
How to remember 盗版: 盗 to rob + 版 printing block = pirated.
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How it is used
- Pirated / bootleg (copies) - 盗版软件 (dàobǎn ruǎnjiàn) pirated software; 买盗版 (to buy bootlegs).
- Both noun (a pirated copy) and modifier (盗版书, a pirated book); the illegal copying of works.
- Opposite 正版 (zhèngbǎn, genuine/licensed edition); distinguish from 盗窃 (dàoqiè, physical theft) - 正版软件 (zhèngbǎn ruǎnjiàn) licensed software.
Example sentences
- 你喜欢盗版电影吗？ Nǐ xǐhuān dàobǎn diànyǐng ma?Do you like pirate movies?