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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
发票fāpiàoinvoiceHSK 6, n, 16 strokes, rank #13402, Hard
发票fāpiàoreceipt or bill for purchaseHSK 6, n, 16 strokes, rank #13402, Hard
fāpiào(fa1piao4)fa piao T1
  1. 1invoice
  2. 2receipt or bill for purchase
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March 24, 2026

发票(發票)fāpiào(fa1piao4)

发票 (fāpiào) refers to an official document that serves as a receipt or bill for a purchase, particularly in business transactions. It is commonly used in commercial settings to provide proof of payment and is essential for tax purposes. Understanding this term is crucial for anyone engaged in business or financial transactions in China.

Strokes16Frequency#13402DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In China, 发票 is not just a receipt but a legal document that can be used for tax deductions. Many businesses provide 发票 as a standard practice, reflecting the country's emphasis on formal documentation in financial matters.

Memory tip

Think of 发 (fā) as 'to send out' and 票 (piào) as 'ticket' or 'document.' Imagine sending out a ticket that proves you made a purchase, representing your rights as a consumer. The two parts together visually remind you that this 'ticket' is an important document for transactions.

Meanings of 发票

fāpiào(fa1piao4)
1invoice
2receipt or bill for purchase
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About 发票

发票Simplified
發票Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#13402Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2BCT✓CEFRB1

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 发票 with 账单 (zhàngdān), which refers to a bill or statement of account. 发票 is more formal and specific as it pertains to tax invoices. In formal settings, always request a 发票 when making significant purchases to ensure proper documentation.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 发票 is important for business vocabulary. Students should focus on understanding its usage in sentences and how it relates to other financial terms like 付款 (fùkuǎn, payment) and 收据 (shōujù, receipt). Practice using it in context to solidify understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 发票 with simple receipts and may forget to request one during purchases. Always remember that 发票 is a formal document required for business transactions, while a casual receipt may not suffice for tax purposes.

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Component characters

发fāto send out
HSK 35 strokes又
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票piàoticket
HSK 211 strokes示
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How to say invoice in Chinese

“invoice” in Chinese is发票fāpiào

发票 (fāpiào) refers to an official document that serves as a receipt or bill for a purchase, particularly in business transactions. It is commonly used in commercial settings to provide proof of payment and is essential for tax purposes. Understanding this term is crucial for anyone engaged in business or financial transactions in China.

When to use 发票

Be careful not to confuse 发票 with 账单 (zhàngdān), which refers to a bill or statement of account. 发票 is more formal and specific as it pertains to tax invoices. In formal settings, always request a 发票 when making significant purchases to ensure proper documentation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 发票 with simple receipts and may forget to request one during purchases. Always remember that 发票 is a formal document required for business transactions, while a casual receipt may not suffice for tax purposes.

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Grammar patterns of 发票

发票 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我们决定将这笔费用从原始____上删去。

We will be pleased to delete the charge from the original invoice.

Example sentences for 发票 (3)

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我们决定将这笔费用从原始发票上删去。

wǒmen juédìng jiāng zhè bǐ fèiyong cóng yuánshǐ fāpiào shàng shān qù。

We will be pleased to delete the charge from the original invoice.
2
发票中包括运费十元.

fāpiào zhōng bāokuò yùnfèi shí yuán.

There is ten yuan in the bill for freight.
3
请按发票金额110%给这批货物投保.

qǐng àn fāpiào jīn’é110% gěi zhè pī huòwù tóu bǎo.

Please insure the goods for 110 % of the invoice value.

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发票 is an official invoice that can be used for tax purposes, while 收据 is a simple receipt that confirms payment but does not have tax implications.

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