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Definition
Card; a small piece of stiff paper or plastic printed with information.
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How it's used
Borrowed from English, this term is primarily used for small, rectangular items like business cards or membership cards. It is less common for playing cards, where 啤牌 is preferred. While it is widely understood, younger generations often use the English word card directly in speech.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 咭紙, which refers to the material cardstock itself rather than a specific card object.
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