How to say "Can I pay with a transport card?" in Chinese

可以用交通卡吗?

kěyǐ yòng jiāotōng kǎ ma?

Can I pay with a transport card?

Grammar and structure

This is a polite question using 可以 (kěyǐ, 'may/can'), the verb 用 (yòng, 'to use'), the noun 交通卡 (jiāotōng kǎ, 'transport card'), and the question particle 吗 (ma).

When to use it

Use this at metro stations or on buses when you want to pay with a transport card. It's a practical question for travelers. In many cities, you can also use mobile payment, so you might hear alternatives like 手机支付 (shǒujī zhīfù).

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Can I pay with a transport card?” in Chinese?

“Can I pay with a transport card?” in Chinese is 可以用交通卡吗? (kěyǐ yòng jiāotōng kǎ ma?).

How do you pronounce 可以用交通卡吗??

可以用交通卡吗? is pronounced kěyǐ yòng jiāotōng kǎ ma?.

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