jan3 faat3印發印发
Jyutpingjan3 faat3
Yaleyan faat
Definition
To print and distribute, or print and publish.
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How it's used
Formal contexts are where this term thrives, as it combines the physical act of printing with the administrative process of dissemination. It is commonly used for official documents, government papers, or institutional materials rather than casual printing tasks. Using it for everyday items like a personal photo or a simple note sounds overly bureaucratic and unnatural.
Examples
The school printed and distributed the notice to parents.
Related words
Common phrases
to print and distribute a notice
to print and distribute documents
Common mistake
Avoid using it for simple printing tasks like printing a document from a home printer, as it implies a formal distribution process to a wider audience.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
