Meaning
剽窃 means to steal someone else's intellectual work, ideas, or writings and present them as one's own. It is a formal, serious term used primarily in academic, literary, and professional contexts to describe plagiarism or intellectual theft.
Usage
This is a formal, written-register word commonly used in academic settings, journalism, and legal contexts. It carries strong negative connotations and is considered a serious offense in Chinese academic and professional culture. Native speakers typically use it when discussing academic dishonesty, copyright violations, or intellectual property theft.
Examples
- 01这位作家被指控剽窃了另一位作者的小说。.This writer was accused of plagiarizing another author's novel.
- 02学术界对剽窃行为采取零容忍的态度。.The academic community takes a zero-tolerance attitude toward plagiarism.
Characters
Common collocations
- 剽窃作品to plagiarize a work
- 剽窃他人to plagiarize from others
- 学术剽窃academic plagiarism
- 被指剽窃to be accused of plagiarism
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to theft: 剽 originally meant armed robbery or plundering, while 窃 means to steal secretly. Together they specifically denote the theft of intellectual property or creative work.