B1 noun Formal

著作权

[tʂu˥˩ tswɔ˥˩ tɕʰɥɛn˧˥]

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

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1

这本书的著作权属于作者本人。

The copyright of this book belongs to the author himself.

2

盗版行为严重侵犯了著作权。

Piracy seriously infringes on copyright.

3

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

Noun
著作权
Verb
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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

1

这本书的著作权属于作者本人。

formal

The copyright of this book belongs to the author himself.

2

盗版行为严重侵犯了著作权。

academic

Piracy seriously infringes on copyright.

3

你需要获得著作权人的许可才能翻唱这首歌。

everyday

You need to get permission from the copyright holder to cover this song.

4

公司购买了该软件的著作权。

business

The company purchased the copyright for the software.

5

著作权法保护艺术家的利益。

formal

Copyright law protects the interests of artists.

Word Family

Noun
著作权
Verb

Common Collocations

侵犯著作权 infringe on copyright
著作权法 copyright law
著作权证 copyright certificate
著作权转让 copyright transfer
保护著作权 protect copyright

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

著作权 vs 专利

Copyright (著作权) is for artistic/literary works, while Patent (专利) is for inventions.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS readings about media, technology, and legal issues.

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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.

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Memory Tip

Work (著作) + Right (权) = Copyright.

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Word Origin

From '著作' (literary work) and '权' (right).

Grammar Patterns

享有著作权 侵犯著作权

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

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