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冒牌
màopái
Description
「冒牌」的意思是假的、假冒别人牌子的东西。
"冒牌" means fake, counterfeit items pretending to be from another brand.
我们常说「冒牌货」,就是用真牌子的名字卖的假东西。
We often say "冒牌货", which refers to fake goods sold under the name of a real brand.
Meanings
冒牌màopái
fake; counterfeit; passing off as a real brand
这个包是冒牌的,很便宜。
This bag is a fake and very cheap.
冒牌货màopái huò
a counterfeit item; a fake
别买冒牌货,质量不好。
Don't buy counterfeit goods; the quality is poor.
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Notes
- Etymology
冒 (to pretend/pass off) + 牌 (brand/label), literally "to falsely bear a brand".
- Nuance
often used in 冒牌货 (fake goods) or jokingly, 冒牌医生 (fake/quack doctor).
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