fu6 paai4付排
Jyutpingfu6 paai4
Yalefuh pàaih
Definition
To send to the compositor for typesetting.
neutralwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the technical process of arranging text and images for printing, a term rooted in traditional publishing and newspaper production. While modern digital workflows have largely replaced physical typesetting, the term persists in professional printing and editorial environments in Hong Kong. It carries a formal, industry specific tone rather than being used in casual conversation.
Examples
Is the draft finished yet? It needs to be sent to the compositor.
After this document is sent to the compositor, remember to proofread it carefully.
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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.
