zik6 zi6植字
Jyutpingzik6 zi6
Yalejihk jih
Definition
Typesetting for printing.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the technical process of arranging text for printing, originating from the era of movable type. While modern digital layout is often called 排版, 植字 remains the precise term for the act of setting characters.
Examples
The typesetting for this book is done very beautifully.
Do you know where one can get help with typesetting?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 排版, which is a broader term for general page layout and design. 植字 is strictly focused on the arrangement of the characters themselves.
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