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Yaleyan chaat
Definition
To print; to mass-produce books, documents, or other publications in print.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to industrial or commercial scale production of printed materials. It is not used for everyday desktop printing, where the term 列印 is preferred. The word carries a formal tone often associated with publishing houses or professional printing services.
Examples
This factory printed a lot of promotional leaflets.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for printing a single document from a home printer, as that sounds like you are running a professional press in your living room.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
