Chinese copy
noun
often offensive; see usage paragraph below
: an exact imitation or duplicate that includes defects as well as desired qualities
Usage of Chinese Copy
While Chinese copy is sometimes used playfully (as to refer to a Chinese person who looks very much like a non-Chinese celebrity) it is frequently considered offensive in its implication that a copy made in China is not made with attention and care.
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“Chinese copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chinese%20copy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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