gaau3 zing3校正
Jyutpinggaau3 zing3
Yalegaau jing
Definition
To proofread and correct; to rectify.
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How it's used
While often used in formal or professional contexts like editing or technical work, it is also applied to fixing errors in data or mechanical settings. It carries a sense of precision and intentional adjustment, distinguishing it from general words for fixing things like 整. It is frequently used interchangeably with 校對 when discussing written documents.
Examples
This data is wrong and needs to be corrected immediately.
Related words
Common phrases
to correct a typo
to calibrate or correct data
Common mistake
Learners often use this word for fixing physical objects like broken furniture, but it is strictly for abstract things like text, data, or settings. Use 整 or 修理 for physical repairs instead.
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