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Definition
To develop and print photos.
neutraltechnologydaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the chemical process of developing film and printing physical photographs. While digital photography has made the term less common in daily life, it remains the standard word for professional photo printing services. You will still see it on shop signs for businesses that handle physical media.
Examples
Do you know where I can get photos developed?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 沖涼, which means to take a shower. The character 沖 is shared, but the context of photography versus bathing makes them distinct.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
