faan1 jan3翻印
Jyutpingfaan1 jan3
Yalefāan yan
Definition
To photocopy, reprint, or reproduce books or documents exactly as they are.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Often carries a slightly negative or illicit connotation, implying that the reproduction might be unauthorized or of lower quality than the original. While it literally refers to the act of printing again, it is frequently used to describe pirated or bootleg copies of books and study materials.
Examples
This old book is a photocopy, the content is very blurry.
Don't go and photocopy that document.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 影印, which is the neutral, standard term for making a photocopy. Using 翻印 for a routine office task can sound like you are suggesting the act is suspicious or unofficial.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
