shanzhai

Meanings

Noun

The imitation and trademark infringing of brands and goods of usually poor quality, particularly electronics made in China.

Origin / Etymology

First use appears c. 2000s, from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 山寨 (shānzhài).

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