mào​xìng

to take another's surname

Senses

冒姓 mào​xìng to take another's surname

To falsely use someone else's family name to hide one's identity or deceive others.

冒姓 mào​xìng to adopt a new surname

To take on a new surname due to adoption, a mother's remarriage, or by marrying into the wife's family.

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