扫码

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HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb

Definitions

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two-dimensional barcode

QR code, the most common thing scanned with 扫码.

barcode

Barcode, which can also be scanned with 扫码.

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to scan

Both can mean to scan, but 扫码 specifically means to scan a code.

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

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

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请扫码付款。

Please scan the code to pay.

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