Chinese phrase
需要预付款 xū yào yù fù kuǎn
Meaning
require an upfront payment
When to use it
It states that payment is required before work begins. It is common in business discussions about service fees and payment terms.
Example dialogue
这项服务 需要预付款 吗？ zhè xiàng fú wù xū yào yù fù kuǎn ma
Does this service require an upfront payment?
需要，我们通常要求先付50%，剩下工程完成后结清。 xū yào wǒ men tōng cháng yāo qiú xiān fù 50 shèng xià gōng chéng wán chéng hòu jié qīng
Yes, we usually require 50% upfront, and the rest is settled after the work is completed.