genuine article; authentic item
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
genuine article; authentic item; real thing
Used to distinguish from imitations, reproductions, or forgeries. Commonly used in art, antiques, and collectibles.
Zhè这
jiàn件
cí瓷
qì器
jīng经
jiàn鉴
dìng定
shì是
zhēn真
pǐn品
，
shì市
chǎng场
jià价
zhí值
hěn很
gāo高
。
This porcelain piece has been authenticated as genuine and has high market value.
Bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
lǐ里
shōu收
cáng藏
de的
duō多
shì是
lì历
dài代
shū书
huà画
zhēn真
pǐn品
。
The museum's collection consists mostly of genuine calligraphy and paintings from various dynasties.
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Gòu购
mǎi买
gǔ古
dǒng董
shí时
yào要
xiǎo小
xīn心
，
shì市
chǎng场
shàng上
yǒu有
hěn很
duō多
yàn赝
pǐn品
mào冒
chōng充
zhēn真
pǐn品
。
Be careful when buying antiques, as there are many forgeries on the market posing as genuine items.