mou6 paai4冒牌
Jyutpingmou6 paai4
Yalemouh pàaih
Definition
Counterfeit, fake, or knock-off; imitating a brand to deceive.
colloquialshoppingpeople
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of impersonating a brand or selling imitation goods. It carries a strong negative connotation of deception or poor quality. While often used for physical goods, it can also describe people who are pretending to be someone they are not, such as a fake doctor or a poser.
Examples
This handbag looks like a knock-off.
You really shouldn't buy fake goods, they break very easily.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 假, which is a general term for fake. 冒牌 specifically implies an attempt to mimic a legitimate brand or identity, whereas 假 can apply to anything from a fake smile to a fake gemstone.
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