馬甲

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See also: 马甲

Chinese

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horse; surname 1st heavenly stem; armour; shell
trad. (馬甲)
simp. (马甲)

Etymology

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Sense "sockpuppet" originated from one of Chinese comedian Zhao Benshan's works.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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馬甲

  1. horse armor
  2. (fashion) corset (particularly a form of corset popular in China in the early 20th century)
  3. (Wu) vest; sleeveless garment
    Synonyms: 背心 (bèixīn), 䘥仔 (kah-á) (Hokkien)
  4. (colloquial) camouflage
  5. (Internet) sock puppet (alternative pseudonymous online account, especially one used for abuse)
    Synonyms: 傀儡 (kuǐlěi), 小號小号 (xiǎohào)

Derived terms

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