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How do you say "receipt" in Chinese?
收据
shōu jù
In Chinese, "receipt" is 收据 (shōu jù).
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Pronunciation
The pinyin "shōu jù" takes first tone, then fourth tone, meaning held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Writing and usage
收据 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
收据留着，以防退货。
shōu jù liú zhe ， yǐ fáng tuì huò 。
Keep the receipt in case you return it.
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How to remember 收据
Think of the scene from "Keep the receipt in case you return it"; it pairs naturally with the sound "shōu jù".
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Questions about 收据
How do you pronounce 收据?
The pinyin "shōu jù" takes first tone, then fourth tone, meaning held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Is 收据 formal or casual?
收据 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 收据 used in Chinese?
收据 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 收据留着，以防退货。 (Keep the receipt in case you return it.).
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