li-tô
Definition
- Noun:
- Lithography: A printing process that uses a flat stone or metal plate on which the image areas are ink-receptive and the non-image areas are ink-repellent. The term "li-tô" is a direct phonetic borrowing from the French word "lithographie".
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cuốn sách này được in bằng kỹ thuật li-tô. (This book is printed using lithography.)
- Li-tô là một phương pháp in ấn quan trọng trong lịch sử. (Lithography is an important printing method in history.)
Advanced Usage
- In artistic contexts, "li-tô" can refer specifically to fine art lithography, where artists draw directly onto the stone or plate to create original prints.
Variants and Related Words
- In đá: stone printing (a direct translation and synonym for lithography).
- In thạch bản: another term for lithography, using the Sino-Vietnamese root.
Synonyms
- Lithography: The standard English equivalent.
- Planographic printing: A technical term for printing from a flat surface.
Notes on Usage
- "Li-tô" is a technical term used primarily in the fields of printing, publishing, and fine arts. It is less common in everyday conversation.