Meaning
列印 means to print documents or images using a printer. It is commonly used in Taiwan and other traditional Chinese-speaking regions. In mainland China, the more common equivalent is 打印 (dǎ yìn). The word combines 列 (to arrange in rows) and 印 (to print/stamp).
Usage
This is the standard term for printing in Taiwan and Hong Kong. It applies to printing documents, photos, or any material using a printer. In formal and business contexts in these regions, you'll regularly hear 列印文件 (to print documents) or 列印出來 (to print out). Mainland Chinese speakers will understand it but typically use 打印 instead.
Examples
- 01請幫我列印這份報告。.Please help me print this report.
- 02我需要列印出來給老師看。.I need to print it out for the teacher to see.
Characters
Measure words
- 份列印三份
- 張列印兩張
Common collocations
- 列印文件to print documents
- 列印出來to print out
- 列印機printer (Taiwan)
- 彩色列印color printing
Antonyms
Origin
The term combines 列 (arrange in rows/columns) with 印 (print/stamp), reflecting the mechanical process of arranging text and images on paper through printing.