day 1at the service counter

at the service counter

Sort out a bill, a receipt or a repair at a service counter, and say “although …” in a written style.

today’s words

• 虽 suī · although (written)
• 窗口 chuāngkǒu · service window, counter
• 查询 cháxún · to look up, check (information)
• 热线 rèxiàn · hotline
• 求助 qiúzhù · to ask for help
• 提示 tíshì · to alert, prompt; a hint
• 余额 yú'é · balance (money left)
• 账单 zhàngdān · bill
• 发票 fāpiào · official receipt, invoice
• 投诉 tóusù · to complain (officially)
• 撤回 chèhuí · to withdraw, take back; unsend
• 撤销 chèxiāo · to cancel, revoke
• 保修 bǎoxiū · to be under warranty
• 损坏 sǔnhuài · to damage
• 归还 guīhuán · to return (something borrowed)
• 保管 bǎoguǎn · to keep safe, look after
• 财物 cáiwù · belongings, property
• 贵重 guìzhòng · valuable, precious
• 转交 zhuǎnjiāo · to pass on (to someone)
• 通话 tōnghuà · to talk on the phone; a call
• 耽误 dānwu · to delay, hold up
• 当天 dàngtiān · that same day
• 当场 dāngchǎng · on the spot, there and then
• 只得 zhǐdé · have no choice but to

sentences

• 虽是周末，窗口前排队的人却很多。 · Although it’s the weekend, there’s a long queue at the counter.
• 你可以打热线电话查询余额。 · You can call the hotline to check your balance.
• 这台电脑还在保修期内，损坏了能免费修。 · This computer is still under warranty, so if it’s damaged it can be repaired for free.
• 请保管好您的贵重财物。 · Please look after your valuables.
• 余额不足的时候，手机会提示你。 · When your balance runs low, your phone will alert you.