A2 noun Formal #4,500 most common 1 min read

发票

fapiao /fɑ piɑʊ/
Practice it

An invoice is a legally recognized document used for tax purposes and financial record-keeping.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • A formal document proving a transaction occurred.
  • Essential for expense reimbursement and tax reporting.
  • Must be issued by authorized business entities.

概览：发票是商业活动中不可或缺的法律凭证。它不仅证明了交易的真实发生，还详细列明了交易的金额、日期、商品或服务内容。在财务管理中，发票是报销和记账的依据；在税务管理中，发票是缴纳税款的证明。

  1. 1使用模式：在日常生活中，我们通常在消费后向商家索要发票。常见的动词搭配有“开发票”（商家开具）、“索要发票”（消费者要求）、“报销发票”（员工向公司申请费用返还）。此外，随着数字化发展，电子发票已成为主流。

Examples

1

请问这里可以开发票吗？

everyday

Can I get an invoice here?

2

我们需要将这张发票提交给财务部门进行审核。

formal

We need to submit this invoice to the finance department for review.

Common Collocations

开具发票 issue an invoice
发票报销 invoice reimbursement
电子发票 electronic invoice

Common Phrases

发票抬头

invoice title/header

发票金额

invoice amount

Often Confused With

发票 vs 收据

A receipt (收据) is a simple acknowledgment of payment, whereas an invoice (发票) is a formal tax document.

Grammar Patterns

向[人/单位]索要发票 给[人]开发票 凭发票报销

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '发票' is used in both formal business settings and daily life. It is highly specific to the Chinese taxation system. Always use '开' as the verb for issuing an invoice.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '发票' (tax invoice) with '收据' (simple receipt). Remember that only '发票' is accepted for official tax deductions and corporate reimbursements.

Tips

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Always ask for invoices

Make it a habit to request an invoice after business meals or travel. It saves you trouble when filing for reimbursement later.

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Beware of fake invoices

Always check the authenticity of an invoice through official tax bureau websites. Fake invoices are illegal and carry severe penalties.

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The importance of Fapiao in China

In China, 'Fapiao' is strictly regulated by the government. It is more than just a receipt; it is a critical instrument for tax compliance.

Word Origin

The term combines '发' (issue) and '票' (document/ticket). It reflects the historical evolution of tax collection in modern China.

Cultural Context

In China, the 'Fapiao' system is a cornerstone of the tax administration. It is strictly monitored by the State Taxation Administration to prevent tax evasion.

Memory Tip

Think of '发' as 'issue' and '票' as 'ticket/bill'. Together they mean the official bill issued for tax records.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

索要发票不仅是维护消费者合法权益的手段，也是为了在需要报销时提供凭证。此外，发票是国家税务征管的重要依据。

是的，电子发票与纸质发票具有同等法律效力。目前电子发票已在全国范围内广泛应用，更加环保且易于存储。

如果发票丢失，通常无法直接报销。如果是电子发票，可以重新下载打印；如果是纸质发票，可能需要联系开票方开具证明或复印件。

只有依法办理了税务登记并领取了发票领购簿的经营单位或个人才有权开具发票。普通个人之间交易通常不涉及发票。

Test Yourself

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我今天去餐厅吃饭，结账时向服务员索要了___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 发票

在餐厅结账后索要的是用于报销或证明消费的凭据，即发票。

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