"copyist" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 抄写员

Definition

抄写员是指手工抄写文字、乐谱或艺术作品的人，通常在印刷或复制普及之前。现在也指负责准确复制文件的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“copyist” 是一个正式且多用于历史背景的词，指手工抄写人员，常见于古代文献或乐谱复制。不要与“copycat”（模仿者）或“copier”（复印机）混淆。现今多用于音乐和艺术领域。

Examples

A copyist made this old book by hand.

这本古书是由**抄写员**手工完成的。

The copyist works in the library.

**抄写员**在图书馆工作。

In the past, a copyist copied letters for important people.

过去，**抄写员**为重要人士抄写信件。

Many ancient manuscripts survive today thanks to a skilled copyist.

许多古代手稿能流传下来，多亏了技艺高超的**抄写员**。

The orchestra hired a copyist to prepare the sheet music for every musician.

乐团聘请**抄写员**为每位演奏者准备乐谱。

Being a copyist demanded patience and attention to detail.

做**抄写员**需要耐心和细致的态度。