Slang - 打卡 To Clock In

In this lesson, you'll learn two of the most common Chinese internet slang expressions: 打卡 (dǎ kǎ) and 点赞 (diǎn zàn).

Originally, 打卡 meant "to clock in at work," but today it is widely used online to mean checking in, posting proof, or marking participation at a place, event, workout, or activity.

点赞 literally means "to click Like" and is used to show approval, support, or admiration—just like giving a thumbs-up on social media.

Key Vocabulary

✅ 打卡 (dǎ kǎ) — to check in, post proof of participation

✅ 点赞 (diǎn zàn) — to like, give a thumbs-up

Example Sentences

A: 你今天去健身房了吗？
Nǐ jīntiān qù jiànshēnfáng le ma?
Did you go to the gym today?

B: 去了，我已经打卡了。
Qù le, wǒ yǐjīng dǎkǎ le.
Yes, I already checked in (posted my workout).

A: 你看我的新视频了吗？
Nǐ kàn wǒ de xīn shìpín le ma?
Did you watch my new video?

B: 看了，我还给你点赞了！
Kàn le, wǒ hái gěi nǐ diǎnzàn le!
Yes, and I gave it a like!

Common Expressions
每天打卡学习中文。
Měitiān dǎkǎ xuéxí Zhōngwén.
Check in every day to study Chinese.
来打卡！
Lái dǎkǎ!
I'm checking in!
记得点赞哦！
Jìde diǎnzàn o!
Don't forget to like it!
给你点个赞！
Gěi nǐ diǎn ge zàn!
Thumbs up for you!
Culture Tip

Chinese social media users frequently say 打卡 when they visit famous places, complete a challenge, attend an event, or maintain a daily habit. 点赞 is one of the most common online interactions and can also be used in everyday conversation to praise someone.

Challenge:
Comment in Chinese:

👉 我来打卡！
(Wǒ lái dǎkǎ! — I'm checking in!)

and don't forget to say:

👉 给视频点个赞！
(Gěi shìpín diǎn ge zàn! — Give the video a like!) 👍