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B1 noun Neutral 1 min read

小票

xiaopiao /ɕi̯ɑʊ̯³⁵ pʰi̯ɑʊ̯⁵¹/

A small receipt is your essential proof of purchase for everyday transactions.

Practice it

小票 in 30 Seconds

  • A small paper receipt issued after a transaction.
  • Used for checking prices or returning goods.
  • Often required for parking validation or store rewards.

Overview

  1. 1概述：小票（xiǎopiào）在现代商业活动中极为常见，几乎涵盖了所有零售和餐饮场景。它不仅是交易成功的证明，也是消费者维护自身权益的重要凭证。2) 使用场景：主要用于超市结账、餐厅买单、商场购物以及各类缴费业务。在自助结账机或收银台，顾客完成支付后，机器会自动打印出一张细长的纸条，这就是最标准的小票。3) 文化意义：在中国，小票常被用于参与商场的积分兑换、抽奖活动，或是作为免费停车的凭证。随着电子支付的普及，电子小票（e-receipt）也逐渐流行，但纸质小票在需要报销或退换货时依然不可或缺。4) 词汇辨析：'小票'与'发票'（fāpiào）不同。发票具有法律效力，通常用于企业报销或税务监管；而小票多为企业内部管理或顾客个人核对使用，不具备发票的税务功能。在日常生活中，人们常说“留着小票”，意指保留凭据以便后续核对。

Examples

1

请把小票收好，方便以后退货。

everyday

Please keep your receipt safe for future returns.

2

请问这张小票可以换取停车券吗？

formal

Can I exchange this receipt for a parking voucher?

3

我刚才买东西时没拿小票。

informal

I didn't take a receipt when I bought things just now.

4

通过分析消费小票，可以研究家庭支出结构。

academic

By analyzing receipts, one can study household expenditure patterns.

Common Collocations

索要小票 Ask for a receipt
打印小票 Print a receipt
核对小票 Check the receipt

Common Phrases

要小票吗？

Do you need a receipt?

小票丢了

Lost the receipt

对一下小票

Check the receipt

Often Confused With

小票 vs 发票
A 'fapiao' is an official tax invoice with legal status in China, used for reimbursement. A 'xiaopiao' is just a simple transaction record.

Grammar Patterns

把 + 小票 + 动词 (e.g., 把小票收好) 索要 + 小票 核对 + 小票

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '小票' is used in daily life and is considered neutral to informal. It is widely understood across all regions in China. Avoid using it in highly formal legal or financial documents where '凭证' or '发票' is more appropriate.

Common Mistakes

Beginners often confuse '小票' with '发票'. Remember that '小票' is for personal use while '发票' is for legal/tax purposes. Also, do not use it to refer to a bank check (支票).

Tips

💡

Always check your receipt

It is a good habit to check your receipt immediately after payment to ensure the prices match the labels. This prevents overcharging errors.
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Do not treat receipts as invoices

Remember that a small receipt cannot be used for official tax reimbursement in China. Always ask for a 'fapiao' if you need to claim expenses.
🌍

Receipts for parking rewards

In many Chinese shopping malls, you can scan your receipt at a kiosk to get free parking. Keep it safe until you leave the garage.

Word Origin

The term originates from the combination of '小' (small) and '票' (ticket/paper). It evolved to specifically denote the thermal paper print-outs from POS machines.

Cultural Context

In China, small receipts are often used for promotional activities like lucky draws in department stores. They are also essential for claiming free parking hours in urban commercial centers.

Memory Tip

Think of '小' (small) + '票' (ticket/paper). It is the 'small ticket' you get after paying.

Frequently Asked Questions

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小票主要用于个人核对账目或退换货，不具备税务报销功能。发票则是具有法律效力的税务凭证，通常用于公司报销或正式的财务记录。
拿小票可以核对商品价格是否正确，如果发现多收钱可以当场核实。此外，如果商品有质量问题，小票是售后退换货的必要凭证。
是的，随着数字化发展，许多商场和APP支持发送电子小票到手机上。这更加环保且方便储存。
你可以说“请给我一张小票”或“记得把小票收好”。它是一个非常生活化的词汇。

Test Yourself

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买完东西后，记得向收银员索要___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 小票

在购物后，索要的是记录交易的凭证，即小票。

multiple choice

下列哪种情况通常不需要小票？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 公园散步

公园散步是不涉及交易的行为，因此不需要交易凭证。

sentence building

小票 / 好 / 留着 / 把 / 吧

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 把小票留着吧。

这是标准的祈使句结构，表示建议对方保留凭证。

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