add value machine

noun

A machine that adds money to (tops up) public transport cards.

OriginCantonese 增值機 /增值机 →
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Meanings

nounadd value machine (plural add value machines)

plural add value machines

  1. Hong KongA machine that adds money to (tops up) public transport cards.

Origin

  1. Cantonese增值機 /增值机
  2. Englishadd value machine

Calque of Cantonese 增值機 /增值机 (zang¹ zik⁶ gei¹).

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