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Yaleyan
Definition
A stamp, seal, or chop; also a mark, print, or scar left on a surface.
- a stamp, seal, or chop; a tool used to leave an inked mark
- a mark, print, trace, or scar
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical object used for stamping, often called a chop in Hong Kong English. While the character can function as a verb meaning to print or stamp, the noun form is almost exclusively used for official seals or rubber stamps. In casual settings, people often use the verb 蓋 or 扱 before this noun to describe the action of stamping.
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The document needs a stamp to be considered valid.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 印 which can also mean to print on a printer. When referring to a physical seal or stamp used for signatures, it is more natural to use the term 私章 for a personal seal or 圖章 for a generic stamp.
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