shanzhai
noun/ʃɑːnˈd͡ʒaɪ/
Etymology
First use appears c. 2000s, from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 山寨 (shānzhài), literally mountain fort, suggesting a lair of bandits or counterfeiters.
- borrowed from 山寨
Definitions
The imitation and trademark infringing of brands and goods of usually poor quality,…
The imitation and trademark infringing of brands and goods of usually poor quality, particularly electronics made in China.
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