Chinese phrase
是先垫付还是直接抵扣学费？ shì xiān diàn fù hái shì zhí jiē dǐ kòu xué fèi
Meaning
Should I pay upfront or have it deducted directly from tuition?
When to use it
Asks whether a fee is paid upfront or deducted from tuition. It presents two payment options and is common when clarifying school or other administrative charges.
Example dialogue
您好，请问是先垫付还是直接抵扣学费？ nín hǎo qǐng wèn shì xiān diàn fù hái shì zhí jiē dǐ kòu xué fèi
Hello, may I ask whether I should pay upfront or have it deducted directly from my tuition?
学校或奖学金负责就直接抵扣，个人垫付需报销。 xué xiào huò jiǎng xué jīn fù zé jiù zhí jiē dǐ kòu gè rén diàn fù xū bào xiāo
If the school or a scholarship covers the cost, it is deducted directly from tuition. If I pay upfront, I need to claim reimbursement.