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    Expressing 'fake' with 假 (jiǎ)

    Description & Modification
    Negation

    Structure

    假 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 假 (jiǎ) means fake, false, or counterfeit. It is placed before a noun to indicate that something is not genuine or authentic. Common examples include 假身份证 (fake ID) and 假货 (counterfeit goods).

    Examples

    • 这个包是假的，不是正品。

      Zhège bāo shì jiǎ de, bú shì zhèngpǐn.

      This bag is fake, not genuine.

    • 网上卖的那些假货越来越多了。

      Wǎng shàng mài de nàxiē jiǎhuò yuè lái yuè duō le.

      There are more and more counterfeit goods being sold online.

    • 别相信他，他说的都是假话。

      Bié xiāngxìn tā, tā shuō de dōu shì jiǎhuà.

      Don't believe him; everything he says is a lie.

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