How to Say ‘Scan it’ in Traditional Chinese
掃一下
sǎo yī xià
[sǎo ee-shyah]
💬 Usage Tip: 一下 (yí xià) after an action makes it sound quick and casual, "just do it a sec". Note that 一 is read (yí) before the falling tone of 下.
Phrase Breakdown
掃
sǎo
[sǎo]
to scan
To scan a code or barcode, e.g. with a phone for payment.
請掃這個條碼付款。
Please scan this barcode to pay.
一下
yī xià
[ee-shyah]
a bit; briefly
一下 softens an action and often means 'for a moment' or 'a little bit.'
我想跟你確認一下時間。
I want to confirm the time with you briefly.
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