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打印 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
打印dǎyìnto printHSK 4, v, rank #8296, Medium
打印dǎyìnto sealHSK 4, v, rank #8296, Medium
打印dǎyìnto stampHSK 4, v, rank #8296, Medium
dǎyìn(da3yin4) T3
  1. 1to print
  2. 2to seal
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March 24, 2026
打印dǎyìn(da3yin4)

The verb '打印' (dǎ yìn) means to print something, typically referring to producing text or images on paper using a printer. It is commonly used in contexts involving document preparation, office work, or any situation where printing is required, such as printing reports, photos, or labels.

Frequency#8296DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

'打印' is essential in Chinese business culture, where printing and documentation are critical for formal agreements and record-keeping. The prevalence of printed materials in schools also emphasizes the importance of this term in education.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant stamp (印) in the shape of a printer (打) that prints out important documents. The action of 打 (to hit or strike) represents the printer hitting the paper to create a印 (seal or stamp), which helps you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 打印

dǎyìn(da3yin4)
1to print
2to seal
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About 打印

打印Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#8296Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2YCTL3HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 打印

Quick Contrast

打印 (dǎyìn) vs 复印 (fùyìn) — use 打印 for producing original prints, and 复印 for making copies of existing documents.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a giant stamp (印) in the shape of a printer (打) that prints out important documents. The action of 打 (to hit or strike) represents the printer hitting the paper to create a印 (seal or stamp), which helps you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the tone when saying '打印' as incorrect tones can lead to misunderstandings. It's often used in a formal context, such as in offices or schools, so avoid using it in overly casual conversations. Common collocations include '打印文件' (to print documents) and '打印机' (printer).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, '打印' connects with other verbs related to technology and communication. Focus on practicing its use in sentences about work or studies, and try to use it in combination with other vocabulary related to office tasks.

Cultural Note

'打印' is essential in Chinese business culture, where printing and documentation are critical for formal agreements and record-keeping. The prevalence of printed materials in schools also emphasizes the importance of this term in education.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '打印' with '复印' (to copy). For example, saying '我需要复印这份文件' when they mean to print it is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我需要打印这份文件'.

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Component Characters

打dǎto beat
HSK 25 strokes扌
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印yìnto print
HSK 65 strokes卩
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Grammar Patterns of 打印

打印 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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你必须输入命令,例如“帮助”或“____”.

You have to type in commands, such as "help" and "print"

Example Sentences for 打印 (10)

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你必须输入命令,例如“帮助”或“打印”.

nǐ bì xū shū rù mìng líng, , lì“ rú “” bāng“ zhù ””.

You have to type in commands, such as "help" and "print"
2
激光打印机的打印质量很好。

jī guāng dǎ yìn jī de dǎ yìn zhì liáng hěn hǎo。

Laser printers give high quality print.
3
那封信有密密麻麻打印出来的6页。

nà fēng xìn yǒu mì mì má má dǎ yìn chū lái de6 6。

The letter consists of six closely typed pages.
4
用鼠标点击打印机图标。

yòng shǔ biāo diǎn jī dǎ yìn jī tú biāo。

Click on the printer icon with the mouse.
5
这种机器能够识别手写字体，并将其转化为打印文本。

zhè zhǒng jī qì néng gòu shí bié shǒu xiě zì tǐ， ， bìng jiāng qí zhuǎn huà wéi dǎ yìn wén。

The machine can recognise hand-written characters and turn them into printed text.
6
我只需把它打印出来，然后投进邮筒。

wǒ zhī xū bǎ tā dǎ yìn chū lái， ， rán hòu tóu jìn yóu。

I shall just print this out and put it in the post.
7
你量一下自己的尺寸，把尺码输进去，电脑就会把式样打印出来。

nǐ liáng yī xià zì jǐ de chǐ cùn， ， bǎ chǐ mǎ shū jìn， qù ， diàn nǎo jiù huì bǎ shì yàng dǎ yìn。

You measure yourself, enter measurements and the computer will print out the pattern.
8
只打印出一半就把信寄出去到底有什么用呢？

zhī dǎ yìn chū yī bàn jiù bǎ xìn jì chū qù dào dǐ yǒu shí mó yòng ne？

What's the point in writing in when you only print half the letter anyway?
9
信封里装着一封打印的、没签名的信，索要75,000英镑。

xìn fēng lǐ zhuāng zháo yī fēng dǎ yìn de、 、 méi qiān míng de， xìn ，75,000 suǒ yào。

The envelope contained a typed, unsigned letter demanding £75,000 in cash.
10
请用A4纸、以双倍行距单面打印或誊抄，字迹务必清晰。

qǐng yòngA4 A4、 zhǐ 、 yǐ shuāng bèi háng jù dān miàn dǎ yìn huò， téng chāo ， zì jì wù。

Please type or write clearly in double spacing on one side of A4 paper only.

Cultural Notes for 打印

🏮Cultural insight

'打印' is essential in Chinese business culture, where printing and documentation are critical for formal agreements and record-keeping. The prevalence of printed materials in schools also emphasizes the importance of this term in education.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, digital communication has reduced the need for printing, while in China, printing remains a significant part of daily business operations, reflecting a slower transition to digital workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions about 打印

'我需要打印这份文件' means 'I need to print this document.'