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Definition
To touch-type; to type on a keyboard without looking.
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How it's used
This term describes the skill of typing without looking at the keys, often associated with professional office work or gaming. While it literally translates to blind typing, it is the standard way to refer to touch-typing in a Cantonese context. It is frequently used to boast about typing speed or efficiency.
Examples
He practiced for a long time before he knew how to touch-type.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the act of typing randomly or without purpose, but it specifically refers to the technique of typing by muscle memory.
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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.
