Definition
冒牌 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to counterfeit a brand' or 'to be fake'. It can split: elements like 过, 了, or a possessor go between 冒 and 牌, e.g., 冒过牌 ('once counterfeited a brand') or 冒他的牌 ('counterfeit his brand'). It also functions as a noun meaning 'fake brand' or 'counterfeit product', often used in compounds like 冒牌货 ('fake goods').
v.o./n.
(verb-object) to counterfeit a trademarkto imitate a brandto be fake
noun
fake brandcounterfeit product
Examples
- 冒牌。Zhè jiā gōngsī zhuānmén shēngchǎn mào pái chǎnpǐn.This company specializes in producing counterfeit products.
- ，。Tā mào le biérén de pái, bèi fákuǎn le.He counterfeited someone else's brand and got fined.
- 冒牌。Zhèxiē quán shì mào pái.These are all fakes.
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