gei2 ho2 lyun6 zan1幾可亂真几可乱真

Jyutpinggei2 ho2 lyun6 zan1

Yalegéi hó lyuhn jān

語句

Definition

So realistic that it is easily mistaken for the real thing.

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How it's used

This idiom is primarily used to praise the high quality of imitations, replicas, or artistic creations. It carries a sense of admiration for the craftsmanship involved in making something look authentic. While it can apply to forgeries, it is just as frequently used for positive contexts like high-end props or hyper-realistic art.

Examples

ni1呢go3個mou4模jing4型zing2整dou2到gei2幾ho2可lyun6亂zan1真，hou2好ci5似zan1真ge3嘅gam3咁。

This model is made so realistically that it looks just like the real thing.

nei5你go2嗰zek3隻biu1錶hai6係mai6咪gei2幾ho2可lyun6亂zan1真㗎？

Is that watch of yours so realistic that it could pass for the real thing?

Common phrases

zing2整dou2到gei2幾ho2可lyun6亂zan1真

made to look indistinguishable from the real thing

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with words that simply mean similar, such as 似. This idiom specifically implies that the resemblance is so strong that it becomes difficult to distinguish the fake from the genuine article.