扫码

sǎo mǎ

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb

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Definitions

1. to scan a QR code or barcode

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 二维码 èr wéi mǎ 二维码 èr wéi mǎ two-dimensional barcode QR code, the most common thing scanned with 扫码.: two-dimensional barcode
• 条码 tiáo mǎ 条码 tiáo mǎ barcode Barcode, which can also be scanned with 扫码.: barcode

Synonyms

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• 扫描 sǎo miáo 扫描 sǎo miáo to scan Both can mean to scan, but 扫码 specifically means to scan a code.: to scan

Usage notes

Collocations

扫码 is almost always followed by the thing being scanned, e.g. 扫码支付 (scan to pay).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 扫码 (scan a code) with 扫描 (scan a document). 扫码 is only for codes.

Example Sentences

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请 扫码 付款。

Please scan the code to pay.

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Child Words of 扫码

• 扫 扫 sǎo: to sweep
• 扫 扫 sào: broom
• 码 码 mǎ: weight