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登机牌 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
登机牌dēngjīpáiboarding passHSK 4, nz, 30 strokes, rank #22586, Medium
dēngjīpái(deng1ji1pai2) T1
  1. 1boarding pass
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March 24, 2026

登机牌(登機牌)dēngjīpái(deng1ji1pai2)

登机牌 refers to a boarding pass, which is a document issued by an airline during check-in, allowing a passenger to enter the restricted area of an airport and to board the airplane. It typically contains important information such as the passenger's name, flight number, and boarding gate.

Strokes30Frequency#22586DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese airports, receiving your 登机牌 is an essential step in air travel, reflecting the organized nature of the travel experience in China. It also highlights the importance of documentation and security in modern Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Think of 登 (deng) as 'to climb' and 机 (ji) as 'machine' (the airplane), and 牌 (pai) as 'plate'—imagine climbing onto a machine with a plate that has your flight details. Visualize a boarding pass as a ticket to your aerial adventure!

Meanings of 登机牌

dēngjīpái(deng1ji1pai2)
1boarding pass
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About 登机牌

登机牌Simplified
登機牌Traditional
30Strokes
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其它专名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#22586Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4TOCFLL5HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 登机牌

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登机证 (dēngjīzhèng) vs 登机牌 (dēngjīpái): use 登机牌 for a boarding pass specifically, while 登机证 can refer to a broader category of boarding documents.

Usage Notes

This term is used in both formal and informal contexts related to air travel. Common mistakes include using the word without specifying 'boarding pass' in a sentence; for example, saying '我需要登机牌' (I need a boarding pass) is correct, while omitting '登机' would lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 登机牌 connects to travel vocabulary and airport terminology. Students should focus on its components and related phrases like '登机' (to board) and '飞机' (airplane) for a more comprehensive understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 登机牌 with other travel-related terms like 机票 (ticket) or 行李 (luggage). For example, saying '我需要机票' (I need a boarding pass) is incorrect; it should be '我需要登机牌'.

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Component Characters

登dēngto scale (a height)
HSK 512 strokes癶
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机Jīmachine
HSK 16 strokes木
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牌páimahjong tile
HSK 412 strokes片
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How to say boarding pass in Chinese

“boarding pass” in Chinese is登机牌dēngjīpái

登机牌 refers to a boarding pass, which is a document issued by an airline during check-in, allowing a passenger to enter the restricted area of an airport and to board the airplane. It typically contains important information such as the passenger's name, flight number, and boarding gate.

When to use 登机牌

This term is used in both formal and informal contexts related to air travel. Common mistakes include using the word without specifying 'boarding pass' in a sentence; for example, saying '我需要登机牌' (I need a boarding pass) is correct, while omitting '登机' would lead to confusion.

登机牌 or something close to it

登机证 (dēngjīzhèng) vs 登机牌 (dēngjīpái): use 登机牌 for a boarding pass specifically, while 登机证 can refer to a broader category of boarding documents.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 登机牌 with other travel-related terms like 机票 (ticket) or 行李 (luggage). For example, saying '我需要机票' (I need a boarding pass) is incorrect; it should be '我需要登机牌'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 登机牌

A 登机牌 typically includes your flight number, departure time, gate number, and seat assignment.

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