fong2 zai3仿製仿制
Jyutpingfong2 zai3
Yalefóng jai
Definition
To copy, replicate, or counterfeit an object, especially one of historical or commemorative value.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of recreating an object to mimic its original appearance or style, often implying a distinction between the original and the copy. It is frequently used in contexts involving historical artifacts, art, or luxury goods where the authenticity is a point of discussion. Unlike general copying, it carries a sense of deliberate craftsmanship or industrial reproduction.
Examples
This antique is a replica, it is not the real thing.
Why do you want to produce a replica of this designer handbag?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple photocopying or digital duplication, as those are better expressed by 影印 or 複製. It specifically implies a physical object that is being reconstructed.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
