sau1 geoi3收據收据
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Definition
Receipt; a document proving that payment has been received for goods or services.
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How it's used
While 收據 is the standard term for a receipt, it is often used in formal or commercial settings such as shops or offices. In very casual daily life, people frequently use the English loanword 飛 or 單 to refer to a receipt, especially when asking for one after a meal or purchase.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
Remember to take the receipt after buying things.
Do you still have that receipt kept?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 收據 with 帳單, which refers to a bill or invoice that has not yet been paid. Remember that 收據 specifically implies the transaction is already completed and the money has been received.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
