noun HSK 6
Traditional 傳票
summons · subpoena · court summons
Meaning
传票 is a legal document that officially summons someone to appear in court or orders them to produce documents. It's a formal legal term used in judicial contexts. The word combines 传 (to transmit/summon) and 票 (ticket/document), literally meaning 'summoning document.'
Usage
This is a formal legal term primarily used in court proceedings and legal documentation. Ordinary speakers rarely use it in daily conversation unless discussing legal matters. It appears in news reports about lawsuits, legal dramas, and official legal correspondence.
Examples
- 01他昨天收到了法院的传票。.He received a court summons yesterday.
- 02法官向证人发出了传票。.The judge issued a subpoena to the witness.
Characters
Measure words
- 张一张传票
- 份一份传票
Common collocations
- 收到传票to receive a summons
- 发出传票to issue a summons
- 法院传票court summons
Origin
The word combines 传 (to transmit or summon) with 票 (a ticket or official document), creating the meaning of an official document that summons someone.