著作权
The legal right given to the originator of a piece of work (like a book or song) to publish or perform it and prevent others from doing so.
Examples
3 of 5这本书的著作权属于作者本人。
The copyright of this book belongs to the author himself.
盗版行为严重侵犯了著作权。
Piracy seriously infringes on copyright.
你需要获得著作权人的许可才能翻唱这首歌。
You need to get permission from the copyright holder to cover this song.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Work (著作) + Right (权) = Copyright.
Quick Quiz
擅自使用他人的照片可能构成对___的侵犯。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 著作权
Examples
这本书的著作权属于作者本人。
formalThe copyright of this book belongs to the author himself.
盗版行为严重侵犯了著作权。
academicPiracy seriously infringes on copyright.
你需要获得著作权人的许可才能翻唱这首歌。
everydayYou need to get permission from the copyright holder to cover this song.
公司购买了该软件的著作权。
businessThe company purchased the copyright for the software.
著作权法保护艺术家的利益。
formalCopyright law protects the interests of artists.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
拥有著作权
possess copyright
著作权保护期
copyright protection period
著作权纠纷
copyright dispute
Often Confused With
Copyright (著作权) is for artistic/literary works, while Patent (专利) is for inventions.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS readings about media, technology, and legal issues.
Common Mistakes
Confusing with '版权' (ban quan). They are largely synonymous, but '著作权' is the more formal legal term in Chinese law.
Memory Tip
Work (著作) + Right (权) = Copyright.
Word Origin
From '著作' (literary work) and '权' (right).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
擅自使用他人的照片可能构成对___的侵犯。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 著作权
Related Vocabulary
More law words
版权
B1The exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material.
规定
B1An official rule or order that says what must be done or how something must be done.
剥夺
B1To take something away from someone by force or legal right, especially rights or property.
纠纷
B1A disagreement or argument between people, groups, or countries, often involving legal issues or property.
补偿
B1To give something (usually money) to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury; to make up for a deficiency.
禁止
B1To officially forbid something by law, rule, or other authority.
法规
B1Laws, rules, or regulations, especially those made by a government or authority. It is a formal term for the collection of legal rules.
权利
B1A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
强制
B2Required by law or a rule; involving the use of force or authority to make something happen. It is mandatory rather than optional.
监管
B1To supervise and manage according to rules or laws; the act of oversight by an authority.
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