卡片

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Character Breakdown

Understanding 卡片 (kǎpiàn)

The word 卡片 refers to a small, flat piece of material such as paper or plastic, commonly used as a card. It can mean a business card, a bank card, a study flashcard, or any similar item.

Common Uses

  • Physical cards for identification or transactions, like 银行卡 (bank card).
  • Small notes or flashcards used for study or reminders.
  • Cards used in games or collections.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 银行卡: bank card, used for financial transactions.
  • 学习卡片: study card or flashcard, used for memorization.
  • 名片卡片: business card, used for professional contact.

Usage Notes

When using 卡片, it often implies a tangible, portable card. It is more formal and specific than just saying (card), which can be more general or refer to the concept of a card. Avoid confusing 卡片 with (ticket) or (certificate), which have different uses.

Common Confusion

卡片 vs : 卡片 emphasizes the physical card object, while can also mean to get stuck or a card in general. For example, 银行卡 is more precise than 银行卡 when emphasizing the physical card itself.

Example Sentences

I wrote important phone numbers on a card for easy access anytime.

This bank card can be used for withdrawing money and shopping.

The teacher gave each student a study card with the key points of the day