seon3 jung6 kaat1 hou6 maa5信用卡號碼信用卡号码
Jyutpingseon3 jung6 kaat1 hou6 maa5
Yaleseun yuhng kāat houh máh
Definition
Credit card number.
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How it's used
While this term is standard for the full sequence of digits, people often just say 信用卡號 to refer to the number in casual conversation. When making payments over the phone or online, it is common to refer to the digits as 號碼 or simply 號.
Measure word
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Do you remember your credit card number?
You need to write down the credit card number to fill out this form.
Related words
Common phrases
enter credit card number
verify credit card number
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the security code on the back of the card, which is specifically called 安全碼.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
