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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
假冒jiǎmàoto impersonateHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #12875, Very Hard
假冒jiǎmàoto pose as (someone else)HSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #12875, Very Hard
假冒jiǎmàoto counterfeitHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #12875, Very Hard
假冒jiǎmàoto palm off (a fake as a genuine)HSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #12875, Very Hard
jiǎmào(jia3mao4)jia mao T3
  1. 1to impersonate
  2. 2to pose as (someone else)
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March 24, 2026

假冒jiǎmào(jia3mao4)

假冒 (jiǎmào) refers to the act of impersonating or counterfeiting something or someone. It is commonly used in contexts involving fraud or deception, such as fake products or identity theft, where an individual or item is presented as something authentic or legitimate.

Strokes20Frequency#12875DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, counterfeit goods are a significant issue, especially in markets where fake luxury items can be found. The term 假冒 often surfaces in discussions about consumer protection and the fight against intellectual property theft.

Memory tip

Think of 假 (jiǎ) as 'false' and 冒 (mào) as 'to emerge or rise'. Imagine a counterfeit product emerging from a shadow, pretending to be the real deal. Visualize a fake designer bag rising from a pile of authentic ones, trying to blend in.

Meanings of 假冒

jiǎmào(jia3mao4)
1to impersonate
2to pose as (someone else)
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假冒Simplified
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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伪装 (wěizhuāng) refers to disguise or camouflaging, while 假冒 (jiǎmào) specifically involves impersonation or counterfeiting with intent to deceive.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 假冒 with similar terms like 假 (false) or 冒 (to risk). This term is more formal and is often used in legal contexts to describe fraud. It frequently collocates with words like '商品' (shāngpǐn, products) or '身份' (shēnfèn, identity).

HSK Study Tips

While 假冒 itself may not be part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to concepts of honesty and authenticity taught at lower levels. Focus on understanding related terms like 假 (false) and 冒险 (màoxiǎn, to risk) for better comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 假冒 with 伪造 (wěizào, to forge), which specifically refers to forgery rather than impersonation. For example, saying '他假冒了文件' (He counterfeited the documents) should be corrected to '他伪造了文件' (He forged the documents).

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Component characters

假jiǎfake
HSK 411 strokes亻
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冒màoto emit
HSK 69 strokes冂
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How to say to impersonate in Chinese

“to impersonate” in Chinese is假冒jiǎmào

假冒 (jiǎmào) refers to the act of impersonating or counterfeiting something or someone. It is commonly used in contexts involving fraud or deception, such as fake products or identity theft, where an individual or item is presented as something authentic or legitimate.

When to use 假冒

Be careful not to confuse 假冒 with similar terms like 假 (false) or 冒 (to risk). This term is more formal and is often used in legal contexts to describe fraud. It frequently collocates with words like '商品' (shāngpǐn, products) or '身份' (shēnfèn, identity).

假冒 or something close to it

伪装 (wěizhuāng) refers to disguise or camouflaging, while 假冒 (jiǎmào) specifically involves impersonation or counterfeiting with intent to deceive.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 假冒 with 伪造 (wěizào, to forge), which specifically refers to forgery rather than impersonation. For example, saying '他假冒了文件' (He counterfeited the documents) should be corrected to '他伪造了文件' (He forged the documents).

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You might say, '这个包是假的,是假冒的' (This bag is fake; it is counterfeit).

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