dau6 zi2痘紙痘纸
Jyutpingdau6 zi2
Yaledauh jí
Definition
Smallpox vaccination certificate.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical paper certificate issued after receiving a smallpox vaccine. It is now largely a term used by older generations or in historical contexts, as smallpox has been eradicated and routine vaccination stopped decades ago. The term carries a sense of nostalgia for a time when such documentation was a standard requirement for international travel.
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Can you find your smallpox vaccination certificate?
In the past, you had to bring your smallpox vaccination certificate when traveling abroad.
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Common phrases
to present the smallpox vaccination certificate
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern vaccination records, which are usually referred to as 疫苗接種記錄. Using 痘紙 for a current COVID-19 or flu vaccine certificate will sound very strange to native speakers.
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