paai4 zi6排字
Jyutpingpaai4 zi6
Yalepàaih jih
Definition
To typeset; the process of arranging text for printing.
colloquialworktechnology
How it's used
Refers specifically to the technical process of arranging text for printing or digital display. While it can function as a noun, it is most frequently used as a verb phrase in a colloquial context. It is common to hear it used with the aspect marker 咗 to indicate the completion of the task.
Examples
Has the typesetting for this draft been finished yet?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
