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Definition
To print; to transfer characters or patterns onto paper or cloth using ink or toner.
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How it's used
While 打印 is the standard term for printing documents, it is often used interchangeably with the English loanword print in casual office settings. It specifically refers to the mechanical process of transferring ink to paper, so it is not used for taking photographs or making copies by hand. In very informal contexts, people might simply say 印文件 instead of the full two-character verb.
Examples
Please print out that document for me.
The printer has run out of ink, what should we do?
Related words
Common phrases
colour printing
printer
to print a document
Common mistake
Avoid using 打印 to mean taking a photo or capturing an image on a screen, as it strictly implies physical output on a medium like paper.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
