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名片 (míngpiàn) vs 卡片 (kǎpiàn) — use 名片 for professional contexts specifically related to business, while 卡片 is a more general term for any card.
When using 名片, ensure you're in a formal context, such as business meetings or networking events. Common mistakes include using it in casual conversations or failing to provide one when meeting someone in a professional capacity. Remember to present and receive business cards with both hands as a sign of respect.
As an HSK 5 word, 名片 connects with other vocabulary related to business and communication. Focus on using it in context, such as phrases like '交换名片' (exchange business cards) to enhance your networking vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 名片 with other card types, such as 票 (ticket) or 卡 (card), which can lead to misunderstanding. For example, saying '我有一张票' (I have a ticket) instead of '我有一张名片' (I have a business card) when referring to a business context.
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How to say (business) card in Chinese
“(business) card” in Chinese is名片
名片 (míngpiàn) refers to a business card, which is a small card that contains an individual's professional information, such as name, title, company, and contact details. It is commonly used in professional settings for networking purposes, allowing individuals to exchange contact information quickly and formally.
When to use 名片
When using 名片, ensure you're in a formal context, such as business meetings or networking events. Common mistakes include using it in casual conversations or failing to provide one when meeting someone in a professional capacity. Remember to present and receive business cards with both hands as a sign of respect.
名片 or something close to it
名片 (míngpiàn) vs 卡片 (kǎpiàn) — use 名片 for professional contexts specifically related to business, while 卡片 is a more general term for any card.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 名片 with other card types, such as 票 (ticket) or 卡 (card), which can lead to misunderstanding. For example, saying '我有一张票' (I have a ticket) instead of '我有一张名片' (I have a business card) when referring to a business context.
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Grammar Patterns of 名片
名片 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他们还留下了一张____，上面印着肖恩·林奇的名字。
They also left a card, imprinted with the name Sean Lynch.
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