ngaan6贗赝
Jyutpingngaan6
Yalengaahn
Definition
False, fake, counterfeit, or spurious.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to counterfeit goods or imitations rather than abstract concepts like lies or incorrect information. It is almost exclusively used in formal or semi-formal contexts when discussing products, art, or documents. In casual daily speech, people prefer using 假嘢 instead of 贗品.
Examples
This bag is a fake.
Related words
Common phrases
counterfeit product
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a person who is being insincere or fake, as it is strictly reserved for physical objects or items of value.
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Grammar guides
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