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磁卡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
磁卡cíkǎmagnetic cardHSK 7, unknown, rank #41412, Very Hard
磁卡cíkǎIC Card (telephone)HSK 7, unknown, rank #41412, Very Hard
cíkǎ(ci2ka3) T2
  1. 1magnetic card
  2. 2IC Card (telephone)
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March 24, 2026
磁卡()cíkǎ(ci2ka3)

磁卡 (cí kǎ) refers to a magnetic card, commonly used in various applications such as payment systems, access control, and identification. These cards have a magnetic stripe that stores data and can be read by card readers, making them integral to modern transactions and security systems.

Frequency#41412DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, the use of 磁卡 has become ubiquitous in urban areas, especially for public transport cards like the Shanghai Metro card, reflecting the country's rapid technological advancement in cashless transactions.

Memory Tip

Think of 磁 (cí) as 'magnetic' because it sounds like 'see' and 'magnet', and 卡 (kǎ) as 'card' which resembles a flat rectangular shape. Imagine a magnet attracting a card, helping you remember that 磁卡 means 'magnetic card'.

Meanings of 磁卡

cíkǎ(ci2ka3)
1magnetic card
2IC Card (telephone)
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About 磁卡

磁卡Simplified
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 磁卡

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 磁 (cí) as 'magnetic' because it sounds like 'see' and 'magnet', and 卡 (kǎ) as 'card' which resembles a flat rectangular shape. Imagine a magnet attracting a card, helping you remember that 磁卡 means 'magnetic card'.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 磁卡 with similar terms like 刷卡 (shuā kǎ) which means 'swipe card'. This term is informal and commonly used in everyday conversations, particularly in urban settings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 磁卡 is not specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, it relates to other HSK words regarding technology and everyday items. Focus on recognizing how 磁 (magnetic) can be combined with other words at this level.

Cultural Note

In China, the use of 磁卡 has become ubiquitous in urban areas, especially for public transport cards like the Shanghai Metro card, reflecting the country's rapid technological advancement in cashless transactions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 磁卡 with other types of cards such as 信用卡 (xìn yòng kǎ - credit card). Always use 磁卡 when referring to magnetic cards specifically.

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Component Characters

磁címagnetic
14 strokes石
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卡kǎto stop
HSK 35 strokes卜
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Cultural Notes for 磁卡

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the use of 磁卡 has become ubiquitous in urban areas, especially for public transport cards like the Shanghai Metro card, reflecting the country's rapid technological advancement in cashless transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions about 磁卡

You might use 磁卡 for paying at stores, accessing buildings, or using public transport.