dam2 jan3抌印
Jyutpingdam2 jan3
Yaledám yan
Definition
To stamp; to apply a stamp, seal, or ink mark onto a document.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
This term is the standard colloquial way to refer to the act of using a rubber stamp or official seal. While 蓋章 is understood as a formal or written term, 抌印 is what you will hear in offices, banks, or government counters. It carries a slightly informal tone despite being used for official procedures.
Examples
The document needs to be stamped before you can take it away.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 蓋章, which sounds very formal in a Cantonese context. Also, ensure you do not use it to mean printing a document, which is 印文件.
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Grammar guides
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