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-====== sǎomiáo: 扫描 - To Scan ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** saomiao, 扫描, scan, scan QR code Chinese, pay with phone Chinese, Wechat pay, Alipay, how to say scan in Chinese, scan a document, barcode, HSK 4 vocabulary. +
-  * **Summary:** Learn how to say "to scan" in Chinese with the essential verb **扫描 (sǎomiáo)**. This HSK 4 word is crucial for navigating modern life in China, from scanning a QR code to pay with WeChat or Alipay, to digitizing documents at the office. This comprehensive guide breaks down the characters, explores the term's cultural significance in China's digital-first society, and provides over 10 practical example sentences to help you master this key piece of vocabulary. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** sǎo miáo +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Verb +
-  * **HSK Level:** 4 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** To scan something, either with a device or with one's eyes. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** **扫描 (sǎomiáo)** is the go-to word for the action of scanning. Think of the light bar moving across a document in a machine, a cashier scanning a barcode, or your phone's camera capturing a QR code. It implies a systematic, sweeping motion to capture information. In modern China, you'll use this word dozens of times a day, especially when paying for things. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **扫 (sǎo):** To sweep. This character is made of the "hand" radical (扌) and a character for a broom (帚). Together, they create a clear picture of using a hand to sweep. +
-  * **描 (miáo):** To trace or to draw. This also uses the "hand" radical (扌), indicating an action. The right side, 苗 (miáo), means "sprout" and provides the sound. The combination suggests a delicate, precise action done by hand, like tracing a line. +
-When you combine **扫 (to sweep)** and **描 (to trace)**, you get **扫描 (sǎomiáo)**. The word creates a vivid image of a methodical, line-by-line "sweeping and tracing" motion, perfectly describing how a scanner, or our eyes, systematically captures information. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-In most Western countries, scanning is primarily an office task. In China, **扫描 (sǎomiáo)** is the key to daily life. This is almost entirely due to the universal adoption of the QR code (二维码, èrwéimǎ). +
-Unlike the West, where credit cards and tap-to-pay are dominant, China leapfrogged directly from cash to mobile payments. This has created a "scan-to-do-anything" culture. You don't just scan to pay; you scan to add friends on WeChat, to rent a shared bike, to order food at a restaurant, to follow an official account, or to get information at a museum. +
-Therefore, knowing **扫描 (sǎomiáo)** is not just about vocabulary; it's about cultural fluency. It signifies your ability to participate in the fast-paced, hyper-digital, and convenient Chinese society. While an American might "tap their card," a Chinese person will almost always "scan the code" (扫码, sǎo mǎ). Mastering this word is a fundamental step to living or traveling independently in China. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-**扫描 (sǎomiáo)** is used in both literal and figurative contexts, but its most common use is overwhelmingly digital. +
-  * **Digital & Mobile Payments:** This is the most frequent usage. You'll constantly be asked to scan a QR code or will ask to do so yourself. The shortened version **扫码 (sǎo mǎ)**, literally "scan code," is extremely common in conversation. +
-  * **Office & Technology:** This is the traditional meaning, similar to English. It refers to using a flatbed scanner for documents, a barcode scanner at a supermarket, or running a virus scan on a computer. +
-  * **Figurative Usage:** You can use **扫描 (sǎomiáo)** to describe quickly looking over a person, a room, or a document with your eyes. It implies a quick, systematic glance to get a general impression, rather than a detailed reading. +
-  * **Medical Context:** The term is used for medical scans, like a CT scan (CT扫描) or a brain scan (脑部扫描). +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 我可以用微信**扫描**这个二维码付款吗？ +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ kěyǐ yòng Wēixìn **sǎomiáo** zhège èrwéimǎ fùkuǎn ma? +
-    * English: Can I use WeChat to scan this QR code to pay? +
-    * Analysis: A crucial sentence for daily transactions. "用 [tool] 扫描" (yòng... sǎomiáo) means "to use [tool] to scan". +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 请你帮我把这份文件**扫描**成PDF格式。 +
-    * Pinyin: Qǐng nǐ bāng wǒ bǎ zhè fèn wénjiàn **sǎomiáo** chéng PDF géshì. +
-    * English: Please help me scan this document into PDF format. +
-    * Analysis: This shows the classic office usage. The "把 (bǎ)" structure is used to show the disposal of the object (the document), and "成 (chéng)" indicates the result (PDF format). +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 他用眼睛迅速**扫描**了一下整个房间，寻找他朋友。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā yòng yǎnjing xùnsù **sǎomiáo** le yíxià zhěnggè fángjiān, xúnzhǎo tā péngyou. +
-    * English: He quickly scanned the entire room with his eyes, looking for his friend. +
-    * Analysis: This is the figurative "+