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卡 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to stop; to block; (computing) (coll.) slow
to block; to be stuck; to be wedged
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credit card
bank card
card
truck
cartoon
to synchronize
kilocalorie
calling card
cassette tape
jammed
Notice where 卡 sits in each complete thought.
I have lost my credit card.
Source: Tatoeba #10314340 · CC BY 2.0 FRThere are two bank cards in the wallet.
Source: Tatoeba #3377881 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe bought this truck from Poland.
Source: Tatoeba #4353695 · CC BY 2.0 FRWhere can I get a telephone card?
Source: Tatoeba #334845 · CC BY 2.0 FRDid you bring cash or your credit card with you?
Source: Tatoeba #400259 · CC BY 2.0 FRMy credit card was stolen on the subway.
Source: Tatoeba #690078 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.