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How to Say ‘OK, scan this code.’ in Simplified Chinese

好，扫这个码。

hǎo sǎo zhè gè mǎ

[haow sow juh guh mǎ]

💬 Usage Tip: 码 (mǎ), short for 二维码 "QR code", is how people say "code" when paying: 扫码 (sǎo mǎ) "scan the code".

Phrase Breakdown

好，扫

hǎo sǎo

OK, scan

好 (hǎo) means 'OK' and 扫 (sǎo) means 'to scan'. Both are third tone, so the first 好 changes to second tone. Pause briefly at the comma.

Example

好，扫一下。

OK, give it a scan.

Words in this phrase

好

hǎo

[haow]

good; okay

A very common word meaning good, fine, or okay depending on context.

Example

这个主意好。

This idea is good.

扫

sǎo

[sow]

to scan

Often used for scanning a QR code in shops or apps.

Example

请扫这个二维码。

Please scan this QR code.

这个码。

zhè gè mǎ

this code

这个 (zhège) means 'this', and 码 (mǎ) means a QR code. In speech 这个 is often said as 'zhèige'.

Example

这个码不能用。

This code doesn't work.

Words in this phrase

这

zhè

[juh]

this

A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.

Example

这个活动来了很多公司代表。

Many company representatives came to this event.

个

gè

[guh]

general measure word

A very common classifier used with many nouns, like 地方 in 个地方.

Example

我们找个安静一点的位置吧。

Let’s find a slightly quieter spot.

码

mǎ

[mǎ]

code (QR code)

A code, usually a QR code used for payment in China.

Example

请扫我的码。

Please scan my code.

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