baan2 kyun4版權版权
Jyutpingbaan2 kyun4
Yalebáan kyùhn
Definition
Copyright, or sometimes used loosely by laypeople to refer to other intellectual property rights.
- copyright; legal rights preventing unauthorized copying of a work
- intellectual property rights in general, such as trademarks or patents
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How it's used
While technically referring specifically to copyright, people often use this term as a catch-all for any intellectual property disputes. It is common to hear it in the context of digital piracy or online content creation. When discussing legal matters, speakers will distinguish it from 商標 or 專利 to avoid confusion.
Examples
This book is copyrighted, you cannot just photocopy it.
Do you know who holds the copyright to this song?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to refer to the physical ownership of an object, but it strictly refers to the legal right to control the reproduction of creative works.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
