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Jyutpingjyun5 caau1 bun2
Yaleyúhn chāau bún
Definition
A soft copy, such as a digital file or digital document.
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How it's used
This term is a direct calque from English and is standard in office environments across Hong Kong. While it is widely understood, younger generations or tech-savvy individuals often prefer using the English term "soft copy" directly in conversation. It is almost exclusively used in professional or academic contexts involving documents and files.
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Is there a soft copy of the report?
Related words
Common phrases
soft copy file
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical stationery items. It refers strictly to digital files, not to a physical notebook or a draft copy of a document.
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