gin6 jap6鍵入键入
Jyutpinggin6 jap6
Yalegihn yahp
Definition
To key in; to input data by pressing a series of keys.
neutraltechnologydaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or technical contexts, such as on computer interfaces or in professional instructions. In casual daily speech, people often prefer using the more descriptive verb 㩒 or the English loanword input.
Examples
Please help me key in this password.
Have you finished keying in the data just now?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation when talking about typing a message to a friend, as it sounds overly mechanical and stiff. Use 打字 instead for general typing.
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Grammar guides
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