daan1 geoi3單據单据
Jyutpingdaan1 geoi3
Yaledāan geui
Definition
Receipt, invoice, or voucher; a document attesting to the giving or receiving of money or goods.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong almost always use the shorter word 單 instead of the full term 單據 in daily life. Using 單據 sounds slightly more formal or professional, often appearing in business settings or when discussing official reimbursement processes. It is common to hear people say 攞單 or 寫單 rather than using the full two-character version.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
Remember to ask for the receipt when you buy things.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 單據 for any piece of paper, but it specifically refers to financial or transactional records. Do not use it for general documents like a contract or a letter, for which 文件 is the correct term.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
