seon3 jung6 kaat1信用咭
Jyutpingseon3 jung6 kaat1
Yaleseun yuhng kāat
Definition
Credit card; a card issued by banks or financial institutions to purchase goods on credit.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
People often shorten this to just 咭 when the context of payment is already clear. While many younger speakers use the English loanword credit card directly in conversation, 信用咭 remains the standard term in formal settings and banking documents.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
Have you been paid yet? Remember to pay off your credit card.
Does this credit card have any rewards?
Related words
Common phrases
credit card annual fee
to swipe a credit card
Common mistake
Do not confuse the pronunciation of 咭 with the English word card, as the Cantonese term is a specific loanword that follows local phonology. Also, ensure you use the correct measure word 張 when referring to the card itself.
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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.
