thế phẩm
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Definition
Noun: A substitute or replacement product used in place of another, typically superior or original item that has become scarce, unavailable, or too expensive. It implies a functional alternative that may have different properties or lower quality than the original.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Công ty này sản xuất thế phẩm cà phê từ ngũ cốc. (This company produces a coffee substitute from grains.)
- Trong thời chiến, nhiều thế phẩm đã được sử dụng thay cho nguyên liệu thật. (During wartime, many substitutes were used in place of real materials.)
- Đây chỉ là một thế phẩm rẻ tiền, không phải hàng thật. (This is just a cheap substitute, not the genuine article.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as economics, manufacturing, and history, to discuss alternative materials or goods.
- It can carry a slightly negative connotation, suggesting the substitute is inferior or an "ersatz" product compared to the original.
Variants and Related Words
- Vật thay thế (n): A replacement item. A more general, neutral term for any substitute.
- Sản phẩm thay thế (n): Substitute product.
Synonyms
- Substitute: Something that takes the place of another.
- Replacement: An item that fills the role of another.
- Ersatz: An artificial and often inferior substitute (from German, common in English).
- Surrogate: A substitute, especially in a specific role or function.
Related Concepts
- Nguyên liệu thay thế: Alternative raw materials.
- Hàng giả: Counterfeit goods. (Note: This is different, as "thế phẩm" is a legal substitute, not a fake meant to deceive.)