mou6 ming4冒名

Jyutpingmou6 ming4

Yalemouh mìhng

動詞

Definition

To assume someone else's name; to counterfeit someone's identity.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong sense of deception and is almost exclusively used in contexts involving fraud, impersonation, or breaking rules. It functions as a verb that describes the act of assuming another person's identity to gain an advantage or avoid responsibility. Unlike general terms for lying, it specifically highlights the misuse of a name or identity to deceive others.

Examples

keoi5佢ging2竟jin4然gau3夠daam2膽mou6冒ming4名heoi3去lo2攞go3個baau1包gwo2裹。

He actually dared to use someone else's name to pick up the parcel.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知mou6冒ming4名hai6係faan6犯faat3法㗎？

Do you know that faking someone's identity is illegal?

Common phrases

mou6冒ming4名ding2頂tai3替

to impersonate someone and take their place

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 冒充, which is a broader term for impersonating someone. While 冒名 focuses specifically on the name or identity, 冒充 can also refer to faking a role, title, or status.