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Chinese · 中文
Translation
可以刷卡吗
Romanization
Keyi shuaka ma
Pronunciation
kuh-yee shwah-kah mah
When to use it
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
可以刷卡吗 — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "can i pay by card".
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我听不懂
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FAQ
You say "可以刷卡吗" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Keyi shuaka ma", and a simple pronunciation cue is "kuh-yee shwah-kah mah".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "kuh-yee shwah-kah mah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Keyi shuaka ma".
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.