ji5 gaa2 lyun6 zan1以假亂真以假乱真

Jyutpingji5 gaa2 lyun6 zan1

Yaleyíh gá lyuhn jān

動詞

Definition

To pass off a fake as genuine, making it difficult to distinguish between the real and the counterfeit.

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How it's used

Often used to describe high quality counterfeits or artistic imitations that deceive the eye. It carries a sense of technical mastery or cleverness, rather than just simple deception. While it can apply to physical objects, it is also frequently used for performances or impersonations that mimic the original perfectly.

Examples

le1呢gin2件fong2仿zai3製ban2品sau2手gung1工hou2好sai3細zi3緻，gaan2簡zik6直ho2可ji5以ji5以gaa2假lyun6亂zan1真。

The craftsmanship of this replica is so detailed that it is indistinguishable from the real thing.

keoi5佢zing2整go2嗰go3個gaa2假ming4名paai2牌doi6袋zou6做dak1得gam3咁hou2好，dim2點joeng2樣ji5以gaa2假lyun6亂zan1真aa4呀？

How did he manage to make that fake designer bag look so real?

Common phrases

gei6技seot6術ji5以gaa2假lyun6亂zan1真

the technique is indistinguishable from the real thing

zuk1足ji5以ji5以gaa2假lyun6亂zan1真

sufficient to pass for the real thing

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply lying or cheating, as it specifically implies a high level of skill or visual similarity that makes the fake hard to detect. It is not used for general dishonesty.