luk1 kaat1轆卡辘卡
Jyutpingluk1 kaat1
Yalelūk kāat
Definition
To swipe a credit card; to pay by credit card.
colloquialmoneyshopping
How it's used
Originating from the sound and physical action of swiping an old school magnetic stripe card through a manual imprinter, this term remains the standard way to refer to credit card payments. Even though modern chip and contactless payments do not involve a physical rolling motion, the verb persists as the primary colloquial choice. It carries a slightly informal tone, making it perfect for daily shopping but perhaps less suitable for a formal business presentation.
Examples
Can I pay by credit card here?
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the act of swiping a screen on a smartphone, which is usually described with terms like 碌電話 or 掃.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
