hoi1 daan1開單开单
Jyutpinghoi1 daan1
Yalehōi dāan
Definition
To write or issue an invoice, receipt, or bill.
colloquialworkmoney
How it's used
Beyond the literal act of issuing a receipt, this term is frequently used in business contexts when a client requests a formal document for accounting purposes. It implies a professional transaction where the buyer needs proof of purchase to claim expenses or track spending. It is distinct from just paying, as it specifically focuses on the generation of the paperwork.
Examples
Please issue a receipt for me, I need it for reimbursement.
Remember to ask the shop assistant for a receipt after you buy things.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply paying the bill, which is usually referred to as 找數. Opening a bill or invoice is specifically about the generation of the document, not the act of settling the debt itself.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
