Chinese copy

noun

Synonyms of Chinese copynext
: an exact imitation or duplicate that includes defects as well as desired qualities

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Chinese copy was in 1920

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“Chinese copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chinese%20copy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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