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卡片kǎpiàncardHSK 6, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #4253, Hard
kǎpiàn(ka3pian4)ka pian T3
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March 24, 2026

卡片kǎpiàn(ka3pian4)

The term '卡片' (kǎ piàn) refers to a card, typically a small piece of stiff paper or plastic used for various purposes such as identification, communication, or games. It is commonly used in contexts like business cards, greeting cards, or credit cards, emphasizing its utility in both personal and professional settings.

Strokes9Frequency#4253DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, exchanging business cards (名片) is a significant ritual that reflects respect and professionalism. The design and presentation of a card can convey one's status and attention to detail, making '卡片' an important part of networking.

Memory Tip

Imagine a card (片) that you hold in your hand (卡). Picture a '卡' (kǎ) being a key to unlock different opportunities, like networking with a business card or playing a game with a playing card. The sound 'kǎ' can remind you of 'card' as it resonates with the English pronunciation.

Meanings of 卡片

kǎpiàn(ka3pian4)
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卡片Simplified
9Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

名片 (míngpiàn) vs 卡片 (kǎpiàn): use '名片' specifically for business cards, while '卡片' is a more general term for any type of card.

Usage Notes

Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing '卡片' as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words. This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but be aware of the specific type of card you are referring to, as there are other terms for specific types of cards, such as '名片' (míng piàn) for business cards.

HSK Study Tips

While '卡片' may not appear in the official HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it enriches your vocabulary, especially at the HSK 3-4 level where everyday objects and concepts are emphasized. Focus on how this word can be used in practical scenarios, like discussing your business card or playing card games.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '卡片' with '卡' (kǎ) which means 'to card' or 'to block'. For example, saying '我有一个卡' instead of '我有一个卡片' (I have a card) is incorrect; always use '卡片' for clarity.

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Component Characters

卡kǎto stop
HSK 35 strokes卜
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片piànthin piece
HSK 44 strokes片
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How to say card in Chinese

“card” in Chinese is卡片kǎpiàn

The term '卡片' (kǎ piàn) refers to a card, typically a small piece of stiff paper or plastic used for various purposes such as identification, communication, or games. It is commonly used in contexts like business cards, greeting cards, or credit cards, emphasizing its utility in both personal and professional settings.

When to use 卡片

Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing '卡片' as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with other words. This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but be aware of the specific type of card you are referring to, as there are other terms for specific types of cards, such as '名片' (míng piàn) for business cards.

卡片 or something close to it

名片 (míngpiàn) vs 卡片 (kǎpiàn): use '名片' specifically for business cards, while '卡片' is a more general term for any type of card.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '卡片' with '卡' (kǎ) which means 'to card' or 'to block'. For example, saying '我有一个卡' instead of '我有一个卡片' (I have a card) is incorrect; always use '卡片' for clarity.

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'卡片' means card, referring to small pieces used for various purposes like identification or games.

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