Chinese phrase
可以分期〜吗？ ké yǐ fēn qī 〜 ma
Meaning
Is it possible to pay ___ in installments?
When to use it
Asks whether a payment can be made in installments. This polite question is common when discussing fees, bills, or other costs and leaves the number of payments open.
Example dialogue
这个学期的学费 可以分期 支付 吗？ zhè ge xué qī de xué fèi ké yǐ fēn qī zhī fù ma
Is it possible to pay this semester's tuition in installments?
可以，可以分两次或四次付清，但需要签合同。 ké yǐ ké yǐ fēn liǎng cì huò sì cì fù qīng dàn xū yào qiān hé tóng
Yes, you can pay it in two or four installments, but you need to sign a contract.