Usage of 打印
The word 打印 primarily means "to print" using a printer or similar device. It is commonly used in office and school contexts when referring to producing physical copies of documents. Another important meaning is "to affix a seal or stamp," which is often used in formal or legal contexts, such as contracts or official papers.
Common Collocations
- 打印文件 (print documents): the most frequent collocation, used when referring to printing papers or files.
- 打印机 (printer): the machine used for printing.
- 打印公章 (affix official seal): used in legal or business documents.
Notes
When using 打印, the context usually clarifies whether it refers to printing or stamping. For example, 打印文件 clearly means printing, while 打印公章 refers to stamping an official seal. Avoid confusing 打印 with 盖章, which specifically means "to stamp" but not to print.
The verb 打印 is neutral in tone and appropriate for formal and informal situations involving printing or stamping.