伪造 (wěi zào): to forge; to fake; to counterfeit

In order to pass the exam, he forged the teacher's signature, but it was soon discovered by the school.

The suspect forged an ID card and passport in an attempt to slip through and leave the country, but was seen through by the police at the airport.

The reporter's investigation found that the company had forged financial statements to deceive investors and was ultimately severely punished by law.

He was sentenced to three years in prison for forging evidence, a lesson that made him deeply regretful.