dou2 mou4倒模

Jyutpingdou2 mou4

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Definition

To cast in a mold, or to describe things or people that look identical.

to cast in a mold
figurativeto look identical; to be cast in the same mold

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How it's used

Originally referring to the industrial process of pouring liquid material into a mould to create identical items, this term is now frequently used metaphorically to describe people or things that lack individuality. It carries a slightly critical or dismissive tone when applied to people, implying that they are unoriginal or indistinguishable from one another. It is a common way to comment on the lack of variety in modern urban architecture or fashion trends.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個joeng2樣ci5似dou3到hou2好ci5似dou2倒mou2模gam3咁。

The two of them look so similar, it is like they were cast from the same mould.

ni1呢di1啲caan2產ban2品cyun4全bou6部dou1都hai6係dou2倒mou2模ceot1出lai4嚟㗎。

These products are all mass-produced using a mould.

Common phrases

dou2倒mou2模sang1生caan2產

mass production by moulding

dou2倒mou2模jat1一joeng6樣

identical like a mould

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 模範, which means a role model or an exemplar. While both involve the character 模, 倒模 focuses on the lack of uniqueness, whereas 模範 carries a positive, aspirational connotation.