sau1 ngan2 cyu5收銀處收银处
Jyutpingsau1 ngan2 cyu5
Yalesāu ngán chyúh
Definition
Cashier; checkout counter; the place where payment is made.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical counter or desk where payment is processed. While it is standard in supermarkets and department stores, smaller shops often just use the term 櫃檯 or simply point to the area. It is a functional term that focuses on the location of the transaction rather than the person working there.
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Where is the cashier?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the person who works there, who is called 收銀員. Using 收銀處 to refer to a person would sound like you are calling them a piece of furniture.
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