daa2 zi6打字
Jyutpingdaa2 zi6
Yaledá jih
Definition
To type; to input text or symbols using a keyboard, computer, or typewriter.
colloquialtechnologydaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of inputting characters via a keyboard rather than handwriting. While it covers both computers and phones, it is rarely used for touchscreens unless referring to the action of tapping on a virtual keyboard. It is a standard verb that functions like any other action in Cantonese.
Examples
What input method do you usually use to type?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean writing by hand, which is 寫字. Learners sometimes confuse the two when describing the general act of creating text.
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Grammar guides
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