ming4 pin2名片
Jyutpingming4 pin2
Yalemìhng pín
Definition
Business card or name card containing brief personal and contact information.
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How it's used
While 名片 is widely understood in formal or professional settings, most Hong Kong people prefer the loanword 咭片 in daily conversation. Using 咭片 sounds more natural and less stiff when networking with colleagues or new acquaintances. It is common to see both terms used interchangeably in written contexts, but spoken Cantonese heavily favors the latter.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the pronunciation or usage with Mandarin terms, but the main trap is simply sounding overly formal by avoiding the ubiquitous 咭片. Sticking to 名片 in casual social situations can make you sound like you are reading from a textbook.
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Grammar guides
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