jan3 caat3 ban2印刷品
Jyutpingjan3 caat3 ban2
Yaleyan chaat bán
Definition
Printed material; a product made by printing.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, administrative, or commercial contexts rather than casual conversation. It acts as a collective noun for items like brochures, flyers, or documents produced by a printing press. In everyday speech, people often use more specific terms like 單張 for leaflets or 書刊 for publications instead of this formal category name.
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gin2件gínExamples
When will this pile of printed materials be finished being distributed?
Remember to sort and organize the printed materials properly.
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Common phrases
types of printed materials
distribute printed materials
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for any paper product, but it specifically implies items created through a printing process. Avoid using it to refer to handwritten notes or blank stationery.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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