印刷 (yìnshuā) is a noun meaning 'printing'—the process of producing text or images on paper or other materials using ink and a press or digital device. The character 印 (yìn) originally meant 'seal' or 'stamp', evoking the idea of transferring an image or mark, while 刷 (shuā) means 'to brush' or 'to apply with a brush', suggesting the action of applying ink evenly. Together, they form a compound word that captures the core mechanics of printing: stamping or transferring inked impressions onto a surface.

This term is used broadly in modern contexts—from traditional letterpress and offset printing to digital and 3D printing. It appears in compound nouns like 印刷机 (yìnshuājī, 'printing press'), 印刷品 (yìnshuǎnpǐn, 'printed material'), and 印刷术 (yìnshuāshù, 'printing technology'). While it can refer to the physical act or the industry as a whole, it does not imply speed, quality, or method unless modified by additional words.