zung1 kaat1鐘咭钟咭
Jyutpingzung1 kaat1
Yalejūng kāat
Definition
A time card or clock card used to record working hours.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical card or the act of recording attendance via a time clock system. While many modern offices have moved to digital or biometric systems, the term remains deeply embedded in the vocabulary of hourly wage workers and traditional industries. It carries a slightly old-school connotation compared to generic terms for attendance.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
Did you clock in when you arrived at work?
I was so busy today that I forgot to clock in.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 打咭 which is now commonly used for social media check-ins at trendy locations. When referring to work, always specify 鐘咭 to avoid confusion with checking in on Instagram or Facebook.
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