Writing
正版 (zhèng bǎn) — how to say "licensed" in Chinese
正版
Licensed/original
noun
Character composition
正
correct
版
edition
Radicals / Keys
止
Stop
#77 · zhǐ · 4 strokes
片
Slice
#91 · piàn · 4 strokes
Collocations
正版软件
zhèngbǎn ruǎnjiàn
licensed software
购买正版
gòumǎi zhèngbǎn
buy the licensed version
Examples
我买的是正版软件，所以可以放心使用。
I bought licensed software, so I can use it with confidence.
这是正版书。
This is a licensed book.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "licensed" in Chinese?
"licensed" in Chinese is 正版 (zhèng bǎn).
What does 正版 mean in English?
正版 (zhèng bǎn) means "Licensed/original".
How is 正版 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhèng bǎn (written as zheng ban, zhengban). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "licensed" in Chinese characters?
It is written 正版: 正 has 5 strokes, 版 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 正版?
正版 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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