Chinese phrase
可以把〜从〜里扣除吗？ ké yǐ bǎ 〜 cóng 〜 lǐ kòu chú ma
Meaning
Could you deduct ___ from ___?
When to use it
Asks whether one amount can be deducted from another. It is a polite form used in payment, billing, or refund discussions.
Example dialogue
可以把未参加的潜水费从总费用里扣除吗？ ké yǐ bǎ wèi cān jiā de qián shuǐ fèi cóng zǒng fèi yòng lǐ kòu chú ma
Could you deduct the unused diving fee from the total cost?
可以，结算时会扣除该费用并调整发票。 ké yǐ jié suàn shí huì kòu chú gāi fèi yòng bìng tiáo zhěng fā piào
Yes, we can deduct that charge when we settle the bill and adjust the invoice.