zi1 piu3支票

Jyutpingzi1 piu3

Yalejī piu

名詞Common

Definition

Cheque or check; a written order directing a bank to pay a specific sum of money.

neutralmoney

How it's used

Refers specifically to a physical paper instrument issued by a bank account holder. While digital banking is increasingly common in Hong Kong, this term remains the standard way to describe traditional paper payment methods. It is frequently used in business contexts and for large personal transactions like rent or tuition fees.

Measure word

zoeng1張jēung

Examples

nei5你hoi1開zoeng1張zi1支piu3票bei2畀ngo5我dak1得m4唔dak1得aa4呀？

Can you write me a cheque?

le1呢zoeng1張zi1支piu3票gwo3過zo2咗kei4期laa3喇，lo2攞heoi3去ngan4銀hong4行dou1都mou5冇jung6用。

This cheque has expired, it is useless to take it to the bank.

Common phrases

hung1空tau4頭zi1支piu3票

bounced cheque

hoi1開zi1支piu3票

to write a cheque

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 鈔票, which refers to physical banknotes or cash. Using 支票 when you mean cash will cause confusion as it implies a bank-issued payment order rather than currency.