How to say "I need an official receipt" in Chinese

我要发票。

wǒ yào fāpiào

I need an official receipt

Grammar and structure

The structure is 我 (I) + 要 (want/need) + 发票 (official receipt). It's a simple subject-verb-object sentence.

When to use it

Use this in hotels, restaurants, or shops when you need a formal receipt for reimbursement or tax purposes. In China, an official receipt (发票) is different from a simple cash register slip. Be direct and polite; saying 我要发票 is standard and acceptable.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “I need an official receipt” in Chinese?

“I need an official receipt” in Chinese is 我要发票。 (wǒ yào fāpiào).

How do you pronounce 我要发票。?

我要发票。 is pronounced wǒ yào fāpiào.

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