coi2 jan3彩印

Jyutpingcoi2 jan3

Yalechói yan

動詞

Definition

To print in color; or to photocopy in color.

to print in color
to photocopy in color

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How it's used

Shortening phrases is a common feature of Hong Kong office culture, and this term is a classic example of compressing 彩色印刷 into a two character verb. It functions primarily as a verb in casual workplace settings when discussing document settings or print jobs. While it is widely understood, it is strictly functional and rarely used outside of professional or school environments.

Examples

le1呢fan2份man4文gin2件jiu3要coi2彩jan3印ding6定hak1黑baak6白jan3印aa4呀？

Do you want this document printed in color or black and white?

ngo5我soeng2想zoeng1將di1啲soeng3相coi2彩jan3印ceot1出lai4嚟tip1貼喺hai2牆coeng4度。

I want to print these photos in color to stick on the wall.

Common phrases

coi2彩jan3印gei1機

color printer

coi2彩jan3印fuk6服mou6務

color printing service

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 影印, which specifically refers to photocopying. If you are printing a digital file from a computer, use 彩印 instead of 影印 to be more precise.