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Definition

Ledger or general ledger in accounting.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the master set of accounts that summarizes all individual sub-ledgers. It is a formal accounting term used in professional settings rather than casual conversation. You will mostly hear it in office environments or when discussing financial reporting.

Measure word

bun2本bún

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我tai2睇haa6下le1呢bun2本zung2總zoeng3帳aam1啱m4唔ngaam1啱sou2數。

Can you help me check if this general ledger is accurate?

wui6會gai3計si1師ji5已ging1經maai4埋zo2咗zung2總zoeng3帳laa3喇。

The accountant has already closed the general ledger.

Common phrases

maai4埋zung2總zoeng3帳

to close the general ledger

hat6核deoi3對zung2總zoeng3帳

to reconcile the general ledger

Common mistake

Avoid using this for a simple list of expenses or a personal diary, as it carries a specific technical meaning in accounting. Using it for general record-keeping sounds unnatural to native speakers.