赝 (yàn) - Counterfeit, fake, spurious — refers to something that

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Counterfeit, fake, spurious — refers to something that is not genuine, especially forged artworks, antiques, or imitations.

Counterfeit, fake, spurious — refers to something that

Usage highlights

counterfeit goodscounterfeit currencyforgeryfake antiquecounterfeit paintingdistinguish genuine from fake

Synonyms

  • 假— fake, false
  • 伪— bogus, counterfeit
  • 仿— imitation, copy

Antonyms

  • 真— genuine, real
  • 正— authentic, proper

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum discovered the painting was a fake (赝品).
  • He was arrested for selling counterfeit currency (赝币).
  • This antique vase is a forgery (赝造).
  • The expert can distinguish genuine from fake (辨赝).

Collocations

  • counterfeit goods(赝品)
  • counterfeit currency(赝币)
  • forgery(赝造)
  • fake antique(赝古)
  • counterfeit painting(赝画)
  • distinguish genuine from fake(辨赝)

Idioms

  • Counterfeit goods flooding the market(赝品充斥)
  • Unable to distinguish the genuine from the fake(真赝莫辨)
  • Passing off fakes as genuine(以赝乱真)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Frequently used in contexts of art authentication and antique collecting.
  • Carries strong negative connotations of deception and lack of authenticity.
  • Important concept in Chinese art market where forgeries have long been a concern.

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