write a signed note; issue a receipt
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to write a signed note; to issue a formal written receipt
formalOften used in contexts like loans, agreements, or any transaction requiring proof. The diminutive "~儿" is optional and more common in northern dialects.
Jiè借
qián钱
děi得
lì立
ge个
zì字
r儿
。
When borrowing money, you must write a signed note.
Kōng空
kǒu口
wú无
píng凭
，
lì立
zì字
wéi为
jù据
。
Verbal promises are unreliable; a written note serves as proof.
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Tā他
men们
bǎ把
xié协
yì议
tiáo条
kuǎn款
dōu都
lì立
le了
zì字
。
They wrote down all the terms of the agreement as a formal note.
Wèi为
le了
bì避
miǎn免
jiū纠
fēn纷
，
zuì最
hǎo好
lì立
ge个
zì字
jù据
。
To avoid disputes, it's best to issue a written receipt.