quota

DEFINITION

An amount or limit allocated. The term is the transliteration of the English word “quota”.

ETYMOLOGY

• The term is mainly used in Singapore and Malaysia, originating from the English word “quota”.
• Use of the term “固打”in Singapore is becoming less common. Mandarin newspapers will sometimes include the English explanation of the term to help readers understand its meaning.

SAMPLE SENTENCE

It was circulated online that police officers from the Public Transport Security Command (TransCom) conducted a check on two Muslim female students in order to meet their quota. The police responded that it was an irresponsible piece of fake news and that the police officers were merely explaining the Riders-On-Watch Scheme to the students. (Shin Min Daily News, 17/7/2019)

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

配额(Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan), 限额 (Mainland China)