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Definition
Watermark; a faint pattern or text printed on paper or images, typically for copyright protection.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the semi-transparent overlay used to mark ownership or authenticity. While it originated in paper manufacturing, it is now most commonly encountered in digital contexts like photos, videos, and PDF files. It carries a sense of professional protection and security.
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This photo has a watermark on it, you cannot just take it and use it.
Would it be safer if you added a watermark to your document?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal act of putting water on something, as the term is strictly used for the security feature or design element.
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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.
