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ID: 1187 Elementary
In this modern age, plastic is as good as paper. We're not talking about shopping bags, though. We're talking about payment methods. In this lesson, learn how to talk about credit cards and passwords in Mandarin.
Sun Jun 21 2009 | Jenny , Ken
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
现金 xiànjīn cash
还是 háishi still, or
刷卡 shuākǎ to swipe a card
刷 shuā to swipe
现金还是刷卡？
xiànjīn háishi shuākǎ ？
Cash or card?
刷卡。
shuākǎ 。
Card.
请输一下密码。
qǐng shū yīxià mìmǎ 。
Please enter your password.
密码不对。
mìmǎ bù duì 。
The password is incorrect.
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