Meter readings

MEE-ter REED-ingz

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What it really means

The numbers on your gas and electricity meters showing how much you have used. Take photos of the readings on your first and last day — this stops you paying for the previous or next tenant's energy.

Chinese explanation

煤气表和电表上显示用量的读数。入住第一天和退租最后一天都要拍照记录——避免替上一任或下一任租客付电费。

Example conversation

A: Don’t forget the meter readings before we hand back the keys. B: Already done — photos of both meters, dated today.

A：交钥匙前别忘了抄表。 B：已经搞定——两个表都拍了照，带今天的日期。

What you could say back

“Where are the meters located in the property?”

Related phrases

Utilities Smart meter Check-in

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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