fong2仿

Jyutpingfong2

Yalefóng

語素Rare

Definition

To imitate, copy, or repeat an action.

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How it's used

This character is primarily a literary morpheme used in compound words rather than a standalone verb in spoken Cantonese. When expressing the act of copying or imitating in daily life, speakers almost always prefer using 扮 or 學 instead. It is most commonly encountered in formal contexts or product descriptions to indicate that something is a reproduction or a style inspired by an original.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好zung1鍾ji3意fong2仿haau6效jan4人dei6哋gong2講je5嘢。

He really likes to imitate the way others speak.

le1呢gin2件saam1衫hai6係fong2仿zai3製ban2品lai2嚟㗎gaa2咋。

This piece of clothing is just a replica.

Related words

synonymbaan3扮bansynonymhok6學hokh

Common phrases

fong2仿haau6效

to imitate or follow the example of

fong2仿zai3製ban2品

replica or imitation product

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use 仿 as a direct verb in casual conversation, but it sounds unnatural and overly formal. Use 扮 when talking about mimicking someone's behavior or appearance, and use 學 when talking about learning from or copying someone's actions.