打卡
dǎkǎ
Description
“打卡”本来是上班或下班的时候，用卡记录时间。
"打卡" originally means using a card to record the time when starting or finishing work.
现在很多人也说去有名的地方“打卡”，然后拍照发到网上。
Nowadays, many people also say they "打卡" at famous places, then take photos and post them online.
Meanings
打卡dǎkǎ
to clock in or out at work
我每天早上八点打卡。
I clock in at 8 every morning.
打卡dǎkǎ
to visit a popular spot and post about it
这家网红店我们去打卡吧。
Let's check in at this popular online spot.
打卡dǎkǎ
to check in daily to track a habit or task
我每天在手机上打卡学英语。
I clock in on my phone every day to study English.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
打 (to do/hit) + 卡 (card), from punching a time card.
- Nuance
newer slang senses (visiting spots, tracking habits) are very common online.
In videos
“这个是来成都必打卡的一个景点”
“上面居然写了“网红打卡点”四个字”
“很多的人会来这里打卡，非常非常多人。”
“它四楼(口误)有一个很漂亮的打卡机位”
“这个大众点评它就有跟你分享了美食、咖啡厅、还有一些可以去打卡的地方”
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