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A2 noun #7,000 پرکاربردترین 10 دقیقه مطالعه

收银台

shouyintai رتبه 7,000

تمرین کن مثال‌ها نکات و راهنمایی‌ها 收银台 در ۳۰ ثانیه

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At the A1 level, you only need to know that '收银台' (shōuyíntái) is the place where you pay for things in a shop. It is a very useful word for travelers. You can think of it as the 'pay desk'. When you are in a supermarket or a store, you will see this word on signs. You should learn the simple phrase '收银台在哪里？' (Shōuyíntái zài nǎlǐ?), which means 'Where is the cashier?'. The word is made of three parts: 'shōu' (receive), 'yín' (money/silver), and 'tái' (desk). You will often see a person called a 'shōuyínyuán' (cashier) standing behind the 'shōuyíntái'. In China, you usually take your items to this desk, the person scans them, and then you pay using your phone or cash. It is one of the most important words for basic survival Chinese because you use it every time you go shopping. Just remember: if you want to leave the store with your items, you must visit the 收银台 first!

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At the A2 level, you can use '收银台' in more complete sentences and understand common instructions given by staff. You should know that '收银台' is a noun and is often used with the verb '去' (qù - to go) or '在' (zài - at). For example, '请去收银台结账' (Please go to the cashier to settle the bill). You might also hear the cashier ask you questions like '有会员卡吗？' (Do you have a membership card?) while you are at the 收银台. At this level, you should also be able to describe where the cashier is, such as '收银台在门口' (The cashier is at the door) or '收银台在二楼' (The cashier is on the second floor). You are starting to notice that in China, the 收银台 often has many QR codes for payment. You should also be aware of the difference between a '收银台' (cashier) and a '服务台' (service desk), where you go for help rather than to pay. Learning this word helps you complete the 'shopping' task in your daily life.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using '收银台' in various social and transactional contexts. You can handle more complex situations, such as asking for a receipt ('发票' fāpiào) or a plastic bag ('袋子' dàizi) at the counter. You might also encounter '自助收银台' (zìzhù shōuyíntái), which are self-checkout counters. You should be able to explain problems, like '我在收银台多付了钱' (I overpaid at the cashier) or '收银台的机器坏了' (The machine at the cashier is broken). At this stage, you understand that '收银台' is the formal term, while '结账处' (jiézhàngchù) is a common alternative. You can also use the word as a landmark in a story, such as '我把钥匙落在收银台了' (I left my keys at the cashier's desk). You are also becoming aware of cultural nuances, such as the 'no-cash' trend in many modern Chinese urban '收银台'. Your vocabulary is expanding to include related terms like '排队' (páiduì - to line up) and '找零' (zhǎolíng - to give change).

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At the B2 level, you can discuss the efficiency and management of the '收银台' in a business context. You might talk about '收银台的布局' (the layout of the checkout area) and how it affects '人流量' (the flow of people). You can understand and use more sophisticated vocabulary related to the cashier, such as '收银系统' (POS system) or '结算' (settlement). You might participate in a discussion about whether automated checkouts ('无人收银台') will replace human cashiers and what the social implications are. At this level, you can also understand idiomatic or fast speech in a crowded environment, and you can negotiate more complex issues at the counter, like returning a product without a receipt or complaining about a discount that wasn't applied. You understand that the '收银台' is a critical touchpoint in the customer journey and can analyze its role in retail marketing, such as the placement of 'impulse buy' items (like candy or batteries) near the counter.

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At the C1 level, you have a nuanced understanding of '收银台' and can use it in professional or academic discussions about retail technology and consumer behavior. You can discuss the '收银台' as a data collection point where '大数据' (big data) is gathered through membership scans. You might analyze the '收银台' from an architectural perspective, discussing how its placement influences shoplifting prevention or store aesthetics. You are familiar with the historical evolution of the term, from the use of actual silver ('银') to the modern digital era. You can use the word in formal reports or creative writing, perhaps using the '收银台' as a setting for a character study or a critique of consumerist culture. Your command of the language allows you to understand subtle shifts in tone—for instance, when a manager uses '收银台' to refer to the entire financial department of a small branch. You are also proficient in the technical terminology surrounding payment gateways and how they integrate with the physical '收银台'.

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At the C2 level, '收银台' is a simple building block in your vast linguistic repertoire. You can use it in highly abstract ways or within deep cultural critiques. You might write an essay on the 'disappearance of the 收银台' as a symbol of the shift toward a frictionless, invisible economy. You can effortlessly switch between formal business terminology and regional slang related to payment counters. You understand the socio-economic impact of '收银台' automation on the workforce and can debate this at a high level. Your understanding includes the psychological aspects of the 'checkout experience' and how retailers manipulate the environment of the '收银台' to increase '平均客单价' (average transaction value). You can interpret the presence of a '收银台' in literature not just as a location, but as a site of social exchange, conflict, or transition. For you, the word is not just a vocabulary item but a window into the complex interplay of history, technology, and human interaction in Chinese society.

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收银台 در ۳۰ ثانیه

收银台 means 'cashier's desk' or 'checkout counter' in Chinese.
It is composed of characters for 'receive', 'silver', and 'platform'.
Commonly found in supermarkets, restaurants, and retail stores.
Essential for daily life tasks like shopping and paying bills.

The term 收银台 (shōuyíntái) is the standard Chinese word for a 'cashier's desk,' 'checkout counter,' or 'payment point.' To understand this word deeply, one must look at its constituent characters: 收 (shōu) meaning to receive or collect, 银 (yín) meaning silver or money, and 台 (tái) meaning a platform or desk. Historically, silver was the primary currency in China, so the 'platform for receiving silver' became the permanent name for any place where financial transactions occur in a retail setting.

Retail Context: In a supermarket (超市), the 收银台 is the final destination. It is the physical barrier between the shopping area and the exit. You will see signs hanging from the ceiling indicating the number of the counter, such as '1号收银台' (Cashier Number 1).
Dining Context: In restaurants, especially fast-food or casual dining spots, you might be asked to '请先到收银台点餐' (Please go to the cashier to order first). In more formal restaurants, the 收银台 is usually located near the entrance, where you settle the bill upon leaving.
The Digital Shift: In modern China, the 收银台 has evolved. While the name remains, the 'silver' (银) is now digital. Most counters now feature two prominent QR codes—one green for WeChat Pay and one blue for Alipay. The physical desk now often houses 'Self-service checkout' (自助收银) machines, but the area is still collectively referred to as the 收银台.

请问收银台在哪里？我准备结账了。(Excuse me, where is the cashier? I am ready to pay.)

The usage of this word is ubiquitous. Whether you are at a high-end boutique in Shanghai or a small convenience store in a rural village, the concept of the 收银台 remains the focal point of commerce. It is not just a piece of furniture; it is the administrative hub of the shop. Here, you might also ask for a '发票' (fāpiào - official invoice), return a defective product, or inquire about membership points.

这个收银台只收现金，不接受移动支付。(This cashier only accepts cash and does not accept mobile payments.)

When interacting at the 收银台, the social etiquette is generally 'first-come, first-served.' However, in busy urban centers, you will see specific lanes for 'Express Checkout' (快速通道) or 'Mobile Payment Only.' Understanding how to navigate the 收银台 is a vital skill for any traveler or expat in China. You will often hear the cashier ask, '有会员卡吗？' (Do you have a membership card?) or '需要袋子吗？' (Do you need a bag?).

Linguistic Nuance: While '收银台' refers to the desk, the person working there is a '收银员' (shōuyínyuán). It is important to distinguish between the location and the profession.

他在收银台等他的朋友。(He is waiting for his friend at the cashier's desk.)

Using 收银台 correctly requires understanding common verb-noun pairings. The most basic structure involves the preposition '在' (zài - at) or '到' (dào - to). Because it is a physical location, it often serves as a landmark within a store.

Directional Usage: When you want to tell someone where to go, you use '到...去' or '往...走'. For example: '请到收银台结账' (Please go to the cashier to pay). This is the most common phrase you will hear from store clerks.
Locational Usage: To describe where an object or person is: '我的钱包落在收银台了' (I left my wallet at the cashier's desk). Here, '在' marks the location of the action.

请把商品拿到收银台，我们会为您打包。(Please bring the items to the cashier, and we will pack them for you.)

In a more complex sentence, you might describe the state of the cashier area. For instance, during a sale or a holiday, you might say: '收银台前排起了长队' (A long queue has formed in front of the cashier). This uses '前' (qián - in front of) to specify the spatial relationship. If you are looking for a specific item like a battery or chewing gum, you might find it '在收银台旁边' (beside the cashier).

商场的收银台通常在每一层的出口处。(The mall's checkout counters are usually at the exit of each floor.)

For advanced learners, '收银台' can appear in more abstract business discussions. For example, '收银台的效率直接影响顾客的购物体验' (The efficiency of the checkout counter directly affects the customer's shopping experience). In this case, the word represents the entire checkout process and system. You might also hear about '无人收银台' (staffless/automated checkout), which is a growing trend in tech-heavy cities like Hangzhou or Shenzhen.

Common Verbs used with 收银台: 1. 靠近 (kàojìn - to approach/be near)
2. 离开 (líkāi - to leave)
3. 寻找 (xúnzhǎo - to look for)
4. 设置 (shèzhì - to set up/install)

为了方便顾客，超市增加了五个临时收银台。(To facilitate customers, the supermarket added five temporary checkout counters.)

You will hear 收银台 in almost every commercial interaction in China. Its frequency is high because it is the functional end-point of any shopping trip. If you are lost in a large department store like SKP or Joy City, you might ask a security guard: '请问最近的收银台在哪里？' (Excuse me, where is the nearest cashier?).

In Supermarkets: Over the PA system, you might hear: '请各位顾客到收银台结账，商场即将停止营业' (All customers please go to the cashier to settle your bills, the mall is about to close). This is a standard announcement in places like Walmart, Carrefour, or Hema (盒马).
In Small Shops: In a '便利店' (convenience store) like 7-Eleven or FamilyMart, the 收银台 is usually right by the door. The clerk might say, '请在收银台扫码' (Please scan the code at the cashier) if you are paying via phone.

他在收银台跟营业员争论价格。(He is arguing about the price with the clerk at the cashier.)

In television dramas and movies, the 收银台 is often a site of drama—a place where characters meet by chance, where a forgotten wallet creates a tense moment, or where a generous friend insists on paying for everyone (抢着买单). The phrase '去收银台' can even be a polite way to end a meal with friends, signaling that you are taking care of the bill.

由于系统故障，所有的收银台都暂时关闭了。(Due to a system failure, all checkout counters have been temporarily closed.)

In the context of modern e-commerce, while the physical 'desk' is absent, the checkout page on apps like Taobao or Meituan is sometimes metaphorically referred to as the 'virtual cashier.' However, the term 收银台 is strictly reserved for physical locations. If you are buying coffee at Luckin Coffee, you might not even go to a 收银台; you order on the app and pick it up at the '取餐处' (pickup point). This shift makes the physical 收银台 more of a service hub for those who need assistance or are paying with traditional methods.

Signage: Look for the characters '收银' or 'CASHIER' on bright signs. In high-end malls, the signage might be more subtle, using icons like a credit card or a dollar sign, but the staff will always understand the word '收银台'.

请在收银台出示您的优惠券。(Please show your coupon at the cashier.)

When learning 收银台, English speakers often make mistakes based on direct translation or confusing it with similar-looking desks in a business environment. The most common error is confusing it with '前台' (qiántái).

收银台 vs. 前台: '前台' means 'reception desk' or 'front desk.' You find a 前台 in a hotel, an office building, or a gym. While you might pay at a hotel's 前台, its primary purpose is check-in and information. A 收银台 is specifically for retail transactions. Don't ask for the '收银台' at a law firm's lobby; ask for the '前台'.
收银台 vs. 柜台: '柜台' (guìtái) is a general word for 'counter.' A jewelry store has many 柜台 where items are displayed. You look at the goods at the 柜台, but you pay at the 收银台. While a small shop might combine these, in larger stores, they are distinct. Using '柜台' when you mean 'cashier' is understandable but less precise.

Incorrect: 我在商场的前台买了这件衣服。(I bought this shirt at the mall's reception.)
Correct: 我在商场的收银台结了账。(I settled the bill at the mall's cashier.)

Another mistake involves the measure word. For a 收银台, you should use '个' (gè) or sometimes '处' (chù - location). Beginners often forget that '收银' is a verb-object construction (receive-money) acting as a modifier for '台' (platform). You cannot say '我要去收银' to mean 'I'm going to the cashier'; you must say '我要去收银台'.

请不要在收银台附近长时间逗留。(Please do not loiter near the cashier for a long time.)

Finally, watch out for regional variations. While '收银台' is standard in Mainland China, in Taiwan or Hong Kong, you might hear '柜台' used more broadly for the cashier, or '买单处' (mǎidānchù). However, '收银台' will always be understood. A common mistake is also assuming every 收银台 can handle every type of payment. Always check for the '仅收现金' (Cash Only) or '只接受电子支付' (Electronic Payment Only) signs to avoid an awkward moment at the front of the line.

Pronunciation Pitfall: The 'shōu' in '收' is a first tone (high flat). Many learners accidentally say 'shǒu' (third tone), which can sound like 'hand'. While context helps, 'shōuyíntái' is the correct melody.

While 收银台 is the most common term, several alternatives exist depending on the context and the formality of the situation. Knowing these will make your Chinese sound more natural and versatile.

结账处 (jiézhàngchù): Literally 'settle-bill-place.' This is very common in restaurants and supermarkets. While '收银台' focuses on the desk, '结账处' focuses on the action of paying. They are often interchangeable. Example: '结账处在二楼' (The payment area is on the second floor).
买单处 (mǎidānchù): '买单' is a more colloquial way to say 'pay the bill,' especially common in Cantonese-influenced areas or casual dining. '买单处' is the spot where you do this. It feels slightly less formal than '收银台'.
服务台 (fúwùtái): 'Service desk.' In smaller shops, the service desk and the cashier are the same. In large malls, the 服务台 is for information, lost and found, or gift wrapping, while the 收银台 is strictly for paying. Don't confuse the two if you are in a large department store!

如果您需要退货，请去服务台，而不是收银台。(If you need to return goods, please go to the service desk, not the cashier.)

In the age of technology, you will also encounter 自助收银机 (zìzhù shōuyínjī). This refers to the self-checkout kiosks. While people might say '我在自助收银台' (I am at the self-checkout), the emphasis is on the 'self-service' (自助) aspect. Another related term is 收银处 (shōuyínchù), which is essentially a synonym for 收银台 but is more often seen on formal signage than used in casual conversation.

这个超市只有两个收银台在营业，所以排队很久。(This supermarket only has two checkout counters open, so the line is long.)

Finally, in very old-fashioned or literary contexts, you might see 账台 (zhàngtái). You might find this in historical novels or traditional tea houses. It carries a nostalgic feel. However, for 99% of modern life, '收银台' is your go-to word. Understanding these synonyms helps you navigate different levels of formality and regional dialects across the Chinese-speaking world.

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نکته جالب

Even though silver hasn't been used as currency in China for a long time, the character '银' (silver) is still used in words like '银行' (bank) and '收银台' (cashier). It shows how deep the history of silver currency goes in Chinese culture.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK ʃoʊ iːn taɪ

US ʃoʊ iːn taɪ

Level 1 stress on 'shōu', Level 2 stress on 'tái'.

هم‌قافیه با

开 (kāi) 来 (lái) 海 (hǎi) 买 (mǎi) 外 (wài) 白 (bái) 排 (pái) 带 (dài)

خطاهای رایج

Pronouncing 'shōu' as 'shǒu' (3rd tone).
Pronouncing 'yín' as 'yǐn' (3rd tone).
Mixing up 'tái' with 'dài'.
Mumbling the 'n' sound in 'yín'.
Failing to sustain the high pitch of the first tone.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

The characters are relatively common and the structure is simple.

نوشتن 3/5

Writing '银' and '台' (traditional vs simplified) requires some practice.

صحبت کردن 2/5

Easy to pronounce if you master the tones.

گوش دادن 1/5

Very easy to hear in shops as it is used frequently.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

钱 (qián) 买 (mǎi) 店 (diàn) 台 (tái) 收 (shōu)

بعداً یاد بگیرید

结账 (jiézhàng) 发票 (fāpiào) 找零 (zhǎolíng) 会员 (huìyuán) 扫码 (sǎomǎ)

پیشرفته

结算 (jiésuàn) 税务 (shuìwù) 终端 (zhōngduān) 零售 (língshòu)

گرامر لازم

Locational Nouns (方位词)

收银台‘旁边’ (Beside the cashier).

The 'Zai' Preposition (在)

我‘在’收银台付钱。

Directional Verbs (到/去)

请‘到’收银台结账。

Measure Words (个)

这儿有三‘个’收银台。

Noun Modifiers with 'De' (的)

‘超市的’收银台。

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مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

收银台在那儿。

The cashier is over there.

Uses the basic 'Noun + 在 + Location' structure.

请问，收银台在哪？

Excuse me, where is the cashier?

A standard question using '在哪' (at where).

他在收银台付钱。

He is paying money at the cashier.

Subject + 在 + Place + Verb.

收银台在门口。

The cashier is at the door.

Simple locational sentence.

这是一号收银台。

This is cashier number one.

Using '是' (to be) for identification.

收银台很大。

The cashier's desk is very big.

Adjective description with '很'.

我去收银台。

I am going to the cashier.

Subject + 去 + Place.

收银台没有人。

There is no one at the cashier.

Using '没有' to indicate absence.

请到收银台结账。

Please go to the cashier to pay.

'到...结账' is a common purposive structure.

收银台前有很多人。

There are many people in front of the cashier.

Uses '前' (in front of) as a positional suffix.

我的钱包在收银台。

My wallet is at the cashier's desk.

Simple possession/location.

这个收银台不收现金。

This cashier does not accept cash.

'收' (shōu) here means 'to accept/collect'.

收银台旁边有糖果。

There are candies next to the cashier.

Uses '旁边' (beside) for relative location.

请在收银台出示会员卡。

Please show your membership card at the cashier.

'在...出示' (at... show).

收银台在那家书店的后面。

The cashier is at the back of that bookstore.

More complex location with '后面' (behind/back).

你可以去那个收银台付钱。

You can go to that cashier to pay.

Uses '可以' (can) for possibility.

他在收银台等了十分钟。

He waited at the cashier for ten minutes.

Duration of time added after the verb.

请问这个收银台可以开发票吗？

Excuse me, can this cashier issue an invoice?

'开发票' is a common business collocation.

收银台的员工非常礼貌。

The staff at the cashier's desk are very polite.

Possessive '的' connecting the location and the staff.

我忘了把找的钱从收银台拿走。

I forgot to take the change from the cashier's desk.

'忘了把...拿走' (forgot to take... away).

自助收银台比人工收银台快。

Self-checkout is faster than manual checkout.

Comparison structure 'A 比 B + Adj'.

收银台就在电梯旁边。

The cashier is right next to the elevator.

'就' adds emphasis to the location.

你需要把小票拿到收银台盖章。

You need to take the receipt to the cashier for a stamp.

'拿到...盖章' (take to... for a stamp).

收银台前排起了长队，我们换一家店吧。

A long queue has formed at the cashier; let's change to another store.

Compound sentence with a suggestion.

收银台的设置应该更人性化一些。

The setup of the checkout counter should be more user-friendly.

Using '人性化' (humanized/user-friendly) as an adjective.

由于收银台系统升级，目前只能使用现金。

Due to a system upgrade at the cashier, only cash can be used at the moment.

'由于...只能' (Due to... can only).

为了提高效率，商场增加了几个临时收银台。

In order to improve efficiency, the mall added several temporary checkout counters.

'为了...增加' (In order to... increase).

收银台是超市里最容易发生纠纷的地方。

The cashier is the place in the supermarket where disputes are most likely to occur.

Superlative '最' used in a complex noun phrase.

请在收银台核对您的找零和商品数量。

Please check your change and item count at the cashier.

'核对' (to verify/check) is a formal verb.

收银台处的广告位通常租金很高。

The advertising space at the checkout counter usually has very high rent.

Discussing business economics of the location.

收银台的收银员正在熟练地扫描条形码。

The cashier at the desk is skillfully scanning barcodes.

Adverb '熟练地' (skillfully) modifying the verb.

如果没有收银台，零售店的秩序将会混乱。

Without a checkout counter, the order of a retail store would be chaotic.

Conditional '如果...将' (If... will).

收银台的数字化转型是现代零售业的必然趋势。

The digital transformation of the checkout counter is an inevitable trend in modern retail.

Academic tone using '必然趋势' (inevitable trend).

收银台不仅是交易的终点，更是收集顾客数据的起点。

The checkout counter is not only the end of a transaction but also the starting point for collecting customer data.

'不仅是...更是' (Not only... but even more so).

在高峰时段，收银台的压力测试反映了商场的管理水平。

During peak hours, the stress test of the checkout counters reflects the mall's management level.

Business terminology: '压力测试' (stress test).

收银台处的小额冲动消费对超市利润贡献巨大。

Small-scale impulse buying at the checkout counter contributes significantly to supermarket profits.

'冲动消费' (impulse spending).

收银台的排队心理学是许多零售专家研究的课题。

The psychology of queuing at the checkout counter is a subject studied by many retail experts.

Abstract noun phrase '排队心理学'.

传统收银台正在被集成生物识别技术的系统所取代。

Traditional checkout counters are being replaced by systems integrated with biometric technology.

Passive voice '被...所取代' (be replaced by).

收银台的地理位置在店面设计中具有战略意义。

The geographical location of the checkout counter has strategic significance in storefront design.

'具有战略意义' (to have strategic significance).

收银台前发生的每一笔交易都被精准地记录在案。

Every transaction occurring at the checkout counter is accurately recorded.

'记录在案' (recorded on file/in the system).

收银台这一物理实体的消亡，折射出人类交互模式的深层变革。

The demise of the physical entity of the checkout counter reflects a profound transformation in human interaction patterns.

Philosophical tone using '折射出' (reflects/mirrors).

收银台曾经是信用的象征，如今则演变为算法效率的展示场。

The checkout counter was once a symbol of credit, but today it has evolved into a showroom for algorithmic efficiency.

'曾经...如今则' (Once... now however).

在高度自动化的商店里，收银台的功能已被弥散到整个购物空间中。

In highly automated stores, the function of the checkout counter has been diffused throughout the entire shopping space.

'弥散' (diffused/dispersed) used in a passive sense.

收银台处的纠纷往往是社会底层矛盾在微观商业场景下的缩影。

Disputes at the checkout counter are often an epitome of underlying social conflicts within a micro-commercial setting.

'缩影' (epitome/miniature) used for social analysis.

零售商通过优化收银台的路径设计，试图在最后一刻压榨消费者的剩余价值。

By optimizing the path design of the checkout counter, retailers attempt to squeeze the consumer's surplus value at the last moment.

Using Marxist terminology '剩余价值' (surplus value).

收银台的撤除标志着零售业从‘有人服务’向‘无感支付’的质变。

The removal of checkout counters marks a qualitative change in retail from 'human service' to 'frictionless payment'.

'标志着...质变' (Marks a qualitative change).

收银台不仅是资本流动的闸门，也是社会规范与礼仪的博弈场。

The checkout counter is not only a gateway for capital flow but also a field for the interplay of social norms and etiquette.

Metaphorical use of '闸门' (gate/sluice) and '博弈场' (game field).

在技术乌托邦的构想中，收银台将作为一个过时的概念被送入历史博物馆。

In the vision of a technological utopia, the checkout counter will be sent to the museum of history as an obsolete concept.

Futuristic conditional '将作为...被送入'.

ترکیب‌های رایج

靠近收银台

收银台结账

收银台大排长龙

自助收银台

离开收银台

一号收银台

收银台设置

收银台小票

收银台附近

临时收银台

عبارات رایج

请到收银台

— Please go to the cashier. Used by staff to direct customers.

请到收银台付钱。

收银台在哪？

— Where is the cashier? A basic survival phrase.

你好，请问收银台在哪？

收银台没纸了

— The cashier (printer) is out of paper. Used for receipts.

收银台没纸了，请等一下。

在收银台结账

— To pay at the cashier.

我们都在收银台结账。

收银台没人

— No one is at the cashier.

收银台没人，我该找谁？

收银台系统

— The cashier system/POS system.

收银台系统出了点问题。

收银台小票

— Cashier receipt.

收银台小票是退货的凭证。

收银台排队

— To line up at the cashier.

收银台排队的人很多。

收银台位置

— The location of the cashier.

收银台位置很显眼。

收银台员

— Actually '收银员', but sometimes people say this incorrectly.

收银台员正在忙。

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

收银台 vs 前台 (qiántái)

A front desk/reception, used in hotels or offices, not for buying groceries.

收银台 vs 柜台 (guìtái)

A general counter for displaying goods, like a jewelry counter.

收银台 vs 服务台 (fúwùtái)

A service desk for help or information, not primarily for payment.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"抢着买单"

— To fight over the bill. A common cultural scene at the 收银台.

他们在收银台抢着买单。

Colloquial

"一手交钱，一手交货"

— To trade cash for goods directly. Happens at the 收银台.

在收银台，我们一手交钱，一手交货。

Common

"分文不差"

— Not a penny short. Used when paying at the 收银台.

他在收银台付的钱分文不差。

Formal

"日进斗金"

— To earn a lot of money every day. A wish for a shop's 收银台.

祝你的收银台日进斗金。

Literary/Wishes

"讨价还价"

— To bargain. Usually happens before reaching the 收银台.

在去收银台之前，他们还在讨价还价。

Common

"铁饭碗"

— A secure job. Being a cashier was once considered one.

在过去，收银台的工作也是个铁饭碗。

Idiomatic

"门庭若市"

— A place crowded with visitors. Describes a busy 收银台 area.

超市的收银台前门庭若市。

Literary

"货真价实"

— Genuine goods at a fair price. Confirmed at the 收银台.

收银台的标签显示这里货真价实。

Common

"斤斤计较"

— To haggle over every penny. Often seen at the 收银台.

他在收银台为了几分钱斤斤计较。

Negative

"财源滚滚"

— Wealth flowing in. A common sign near a 收银台.

收银台后面贴着财源滚滚。

Wishes

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

收银台 vs 收银员

Both start with '收银'.

收银员 is the person (cashier), while 收银台 is the desk.

收银员在收银台工作。

收银台 vs 收银机

Both refer to the checkout equipment.

收银机 is the machine (cash register); 收银台 is the whole area/desk.

收银台上有一台收银机。

收银台 vs 收据

Both relate to the payment process.

收据 is the receipt (paper); 收银台 is the location.

请在收银台拿好收据。

收银台 vs 收费站

Both involve paying money.

收费站 is a toll booth on a highway; 收银台 is in a shop.

高速公路上有收费站。

收银台 vs 台子

It's a generic word for desk/platform.

台子 is very general; 收银台 is specific to money collection.

请把书放在台子上。

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

收银台在 [Place]。

收银台在门口。

请到收银台 [Action]。

请到收银台结账。

在收银台 [Action] 了 [Duration]。

他在收银台等了十分钟。

收银台不仅是...更是...。

收银台不仅是付钱的地方，更是服务的窗口。

由于...，收银台...。

由于系统升级，收银台暂停服务。

[Complex Subject] 折射出收银台的...。

移动支付的普及折射出收银台职能的变迁。

收银台有 [Object] 吗？

收银台有袋子吗？

把 [Object] 拿到收银台。

把衣服拿到收银台。

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

收银员 (shōuyínyuán) - Cashier (person)

收银机 (shōuyínjī) - Cash register

收银纸 (shōuyínzhǐ) - Receipt paper

收银软件 (shōuyín ruǎnjiàn) - POS software

فعل‌ها

收银 (shōuyín) - To act as a cashier/collect money

مرتبط

结账 (jiézhàng) - To settle the bill

付款 (fùkuǎn) - To pay

找零 (zhǎolíng) - To give change

发票 (fāpiào) - Official invoice

小票 (xiǎopiào) - Receipt

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نحوه استفاده

frequency

Extremely high in daily retail and commerce.

اشتباهات رایج

Using '前台' instead of '收银台' in a supermarket. → 我在收银台结账。
'前台' is for reception (hotels/offices). '收银台' is for paying for goods.
Saying '我要去收银' to mean 'I'm going to the cashier'. → 我要去收银台。
'收银' is a verb. You need the noun '台' to refer to the place.
Confusing '收银员' with '收银台'. → 收银员在收银台。
One is the person, the other is the desk. Don't say 'Where is the person-desk?'.
Using the wrong measure word like '一根收银台'. → 一个收银台。
'个' is the standard measure word for desks and platforms.
Forgetting the '在' when describing location. → 他在收银台付钱。
You must use '在' to indicate that the action is happening at that location.

نکات

Look for the Sign

In big malls, '收银台' signs are often high up. Look for the characters '收银' to find where to pay quickly.

Prepare Your QR Code

When approaching the '收银台', have your Alipay or WeChat Pay QR code ready to keep the line moving fast.

Measure Word 'Ge'

Use '一个' (yī gè) when counting cashier desks. '这里有两个收银台' (There are two cashiers here).

Don't say 'Pay the Cashier'

In Chinese, you pay 'at' the cashier (在收银台付钱), you don't pay the desk itself.

Wait Your Turn

Queuing at the '收银台' is important. Always look for the '请在此排队' (Please queue here) sign.

Try Self-Checkout

Many '收银台' are now '自助' (self-service). They often have English language options!

Check Your Items

Always check your items and change before leaving the '收银台' to avoid problems later.

Landmark

Use the '收银台' as a meeting point if you get lost in a store with friends.

POS Integration

If you work in retail, the '收银台' is where the POS (Point of Sale) system is located.

Silver History

Remember the '银' (silver) to remind yourself of China's ancient currency history.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Imagine a SHOW (收) where someone hands you silver (银) on a TIE (台 - sounds like Tai). You are at the cashier!

تداعی تصویری

Visualize a silver coin (银) being placed on a high platform (台) while a hand reaches out to receive (收) it.

شبکه واژگان

Money Silver Counter Payment Shopping Supermarket Receipt Change

چالش

Try to find the 收银台 in every shop you visit and say the word out loud to yourself. Notice if it is an '人工' (human) or '自助' (self-service) one.

ریشه کلمه

The term is a modern compound word. '收' (shōu) is an ancient character meaning to harvest or gather. '银' (yín) refers to silver, which was the standard currency in China for centuries. '台' (tái) refers to a platform or desk.

معنای اصلی: A platform for receiving silver.

Sino-Tibetan

بافت فرهنگی

None. This is a neutral, functional term. However, be polite to the person behind the counter (收银员).

In English-speaking countries, we often say 'checkout' or 'till'. In China, '收银台' is the universal term for both.

Many Chinese sitcoms like 'I Love My Family' feature scenes at a local store's 收银台. The movie 'The Shop Around the Corner' (Chinese title variants) translates the counter interactions using this term. Modern Chinese pop songs sometimes mention the 收银台 to evoke a feeling of mundane urban life.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Supermarket Shopping

收银台在哪？
排队的人多吗？
可以扫码吗？
我要个袋子。

Restaurant Dining

去收银台买单。
收银台可以开发票吗？
我在收银台等你。
请到收银台点餐。

Department Store

每层都有收银台吗？
这个收银台不收卡。
请去中央收银台。
收银台几点关门？

Convenience Store

收银台有打火机吗？
请在收银台稍等。
收银台在门口右手边。
我把东西放在收银台了。

Business Discussion

收银台的效率很高。
增加收银台的数量。
收银台的数字化改进。
收银台是重要的接触点。

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"请问，最近的收银台怎么走？"

"这个收银台排队太长了，我们去那边的吧。"

"你在收银台等我，我再去拿一瓶水。"

"收银台可以刷信用卡吗？"

"你看，那个收银台是自助的，我们去试试。"

موضوعات نگارش

描述一次你在超市收银台排队的经历。当时你心情如何？

你觉得自助收银台好还是人工收银台好？为什么？

如果你是一个收银员，你会在收银台放什么东西来吸引顾客？

写一段对话，关于两个朋友在收银台抢着买单的过程。

想象未来的收银台会是什么样子的？请详细描述。

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, in 99% of cases, it refers to a physical counter in a store. While 'online checkout' exists, it's usually called '结算页面' (settlement page) or '支付页' (payment page), though metaphorically some might call it a virtual cashier.

Absolutely. It's the standard term for the place where you pay your bill in a restaurant, though '买单处' is also very common in casual settings.

They are almost identical in usage. '收银台' emphasizes the desk itself, while '结账处' emphasizes the area where you settle the bill. You can use either in a supermarket.

Yes, it is used, although '柜台' (guìtái) is sometimes used more broadly to include the cashier's desk in Taiwan.

You can say '请问，收银台在哪里？' (Qǐngwèn, shōuyíntái zài nǎlǐ?). Adding '请问' (excuse me/may I ask) makes it polite.

You can say '有人吗？' (Yǒu rén ma? - Is anyone here?) or look for a '服务员' (waiter/staff member) nearby.

Legally, they should, but in reality, some small or high-tech shops might prefer mobile payment. Large supermarkets always have at least one '收银台' that accepts cash.

It is a self-service checkout counter where you scan the items yourself and pay via an app or card without a human cashier.

In small shops, yes. In large supermarkets, you usually have to go to the '服务台' (service desk) or '退货处' (returns desk) for that.

It is the standard, neutral word. It's formal enough for business documents but common enough for everyday speech.

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