jan3 gaam3印鑒印鉴
Jyutpingjan3 gaam3
Yaleyan gaam
Definition
A specimen seal impression or official stamp used to verify a person's identity.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal banking or legal contexts to refer to the registered seal impression kept on file for verification. It is distinct from a regular personal stamp, as it specifically functions as an authorized signature substitute for financial transactions. You will rarely hear it outside of situations involving bank accounts or official contracts.
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Remember to bring your specimen seal when you go to the bank to open an account.
This seal impression is different from the one I left before.
Related words
Common phrases
to leave a specimen seal
to verify a specimen seal
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a generic stamp or seal, which is usually called 印章. Using 印鑒 for a common decorative stamp sounds overly formal and slightly out of place.
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