臨摹

Verb

 * 1) to copy a model of calligraphy, painting, etc.; to imitate

Noun

 * 1) copying a model of calligraphy or painting by either direct imitation of the original or placing thin paper on top of the original and tracing it

Usage notes

 * and refer to the two different ways Chinese calligraphy is practiced, through the techniques of imitating and tracing respectively.