Definition
真伪 is a compound noun that literally pairs 'true' and 'false' to mean 'authenticity' or 'genuineness versus forgery'. It's used in formal or written contexts when discussing verification — whether something is real or counterfeit, especially for artworks, documents, or products.
n.
authenticitygenuine vs. fake
Examples
- 真伪。Zhè fú huà de zhēn wěi xūyào zhuānjiā jiàndìng.The authenticity of this painting needs expert appraisal.
- 真伪。Xiāofèizhě yào xuéhuì biànbié shāngpǐn de zhēn wěi.Consumers need to learn to distinguish genuine products from fakes.
- 真伪。Bówùguǎn duì měi jiàn cángpǐn dōu yángé jiǎnchá zhēn wěi.The museum strictly checks the authenticity of every collection item.
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