Usage of 伪造 (wěizào)
The verb 伪造 means "to forge" or "to counterfeit." It is commonly used in legal, financial, and art contexts where something is made falsely to deceive others. The character 伪 means "false" or "counterfeit," and 造 means "to make" or "to construct."
Common contexts
- Forging documents such as IDs, certificates, or financial reports.
- Creating counterfeit goods or artworks.
Collocations
- 伪造证件 (forge documents): often used in legal or police reports.
- 伪造签名 (forge a signature): common in fraud cases.
- 伪造货币 (counterfeit currency): used in criminal contexts.
Nuances
Using 伪造 implies intentional deception and illegality. It is stronger and more formal than just saying "fake" (假). Avoid confusing 伪造 with 假, which can be more general or informal.
Register
This word is formal and often appears in news reports, legal documents, and official statements rather than casual conversation.