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发票 (fāpiào) - use '收据' when referring to a simple proof of payment, while '发票' is used for official invoices that may include tax details.
The term '收据' is used in formal contexts, particularly in business transactions. A common mistake is confusing it with '发票' (fāpiào), which refers to an invoice rather than a simple receipt. Remember that '收据' is more specific to proof of payment.
As an HSK Level 5 word, '收据' connects with other terms related to finance and business. Focus on using it in sentences that involve transactions, and practice its pronunciation to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
Learners often confuse '收据' with '收条' (shōutiáo), which is a more informal acknowledgment of receipt. For example, saying '我需要一个收条' (wǒ xūyào yīgè shōutiáo) when a receipt is needed is incorrect; the correct term is '收据'.
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How to say receipt in Chinese
“receipt” in Chinese is收据
A '收据' (shōujù) refers to a written document that serves as proof of payment for goods or services. It is commonly used in transactions, especially in business contexts, to confirm that a payment has been made. The receipt typically includes details such as the date, amount, and items purchased.
When to use 收据
The term '收据' is used in formal contexts, particularly in business transactions. A common mistake is confusing it with '发票' (fāpiào), which refers to an invoice rather than a simple receipt. Remember that '收据' is more specific to proof of payment.
收据 or something close to it
发票 (fāpiào) - use '收据' when referring to a simple proof of payment, while '发票' is used for official invoices that may include tax details.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '收据' with '收条' (shōutiáo), which is a more informal acknowledgment of receipt. For example, saying '我需要一个收条' (wǒ xūyào yīgè shōutiáo) when a receipt is needed is incorrect; the correct term is '收据'.
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Grammar Patterns of 收据
收据 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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邮资单据不能当作____。
Proof of postage will not be accepted as proof of receipt.
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'收据' is a receipt used as proof of payment, while '发票' is an invoice that can be used for tax purposes and includes more detailed information.
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