sau1 tiu4收條收条
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Definition
A receipt; a written acknowledgment of receiving money or goods.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
While 收據 is the standard term for a receipt in formal or business contexts, 收條 is the more common, everyday word used in casual shopping scenarios. It is almost exclusively used for physical paper receipts provided by shops or service providers. You will rarely hear it used for digital transaction records, where people often just use the English word receipt or the more formal 收據.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
Remember to ask the shop assistant for a receipt after buying things.
Do you still have that receipt?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 收據, which is more formal and often used in official or legal contexts. Using 收條 in a formal contract or official document might sound slightly too casual.
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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.
