赝品 (yàn pǐn) — counterfeit (product); fake; forgery

Definition

A formal word for a 'counterfeit or fake' object, usually a painting, antique, or other collectible. Pairs most naturally with 件; avoid it for ordinary consumer goods.

noun

counterfeit (product)fakeforgery

Measure word · 件

Examples

赝品，。
Zhè fú huà shì yàn pǐn, bú shì zhēn jì.
This painting is a fake, not an original.
赝品，。
Shì chǎng shàng yǒu hěn duō yàn pǐn, gòu mǎi shí yí dìng yào jǐn shèn.
There are many fakes on the market; be sure to be careful when buying.
赝品，。
Tā huā le gāo jià mǎi le yì fú yàn pǐn, fēi cháng hòu huǐ.
He spent a high price to buy a fake, and deeply regretted it.

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