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扣减 (kòu jiǎn) refers specifically to 'cutting down' or 'reducing' an amount, often implying a more significant decrease than 扣除, which is more about the act of deduction without necessarily implying a large reduction.
扣除 is typically used in formal contexts, especially in finance and legal matters. Common collocations include '扣除税款' (kòu chú shuì kuǎn - to deduct taxes) and '扣除费用' (kòu chú fèi yòng - to deduct expenses). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing either character can change the meaning.
扣除 is not on the HSK list but is relevant for learners at the intermediate level who are dealing with financial vocabulary. Focus on recognizing it in written texts and practice using it in sentences related to finance.
A common mistake is using 扣除 incorrectly in casual conversations, where a simpler term like 减去 (jiǎn qù) would be more appropriate. Another error is misusing it in contexts unrelated to finance, such as saying '扣除朋友' (incorrect) instead of '减去朋友' (correct).
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How to say to deduct in Chinese
“to deduct” in Chinese is扣除
扣除 (kòu chú) means 'to deduct' or 'to subtract' in financial contexts. It often refers to the removal of a certain amount from a total, such as tax deductions from income or expenses from profits. This term is commonly used in accounting and budgeting discussions.
When to use 扣除
扣除 is typically used in formal contexts, especially in finance and legal matters. Common collocations include '扣除税款' (kòu chú shuì kuǎn - to deduct taxes) and '扣除费用' (kòu chú fèi yòng - to deduct expenses). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing either character can change the meaning.
扣除 or something close to it
扣减 (kòu jiǎn) refers specifically to 'cutting down' or 'reducing' an amount, often implying a more significant decrease than 扣除, which is more about the act of deduction without necessarily implying a large reduction.
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A common mistake is using 扣除 incorrectly in casual conversations, where a simpler term like 减去 (jiǎn qù) would be more appropriate. Another error is misusing it in contexts unrelated to finance, such as saying '扣除朋友' (incorrect) instead of '减去朋友' (correct).
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You can say '我的工资在扣除税款后是...' (Wǒ de gōngzī zài kòuchú shuìkuǎn hòu shì... - 'My salary after tax deductions is...').
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