Chinese phrase
押金可以分期付吗？ yā jīn ké yǐ fēn qī fù ma
Meaning
Can the security deposit be paid in installments?
When to use it
Asks whether a security deposit can be paid in installments. This polite question discusses payment terms before a contract is signed and leaves the decision open to the other party.
Example dialogue
在签合同之前，押金可以分期付吗？ zài qiān hé tóng zhī qián yā jīn ké yǐ fēn qī fù ma
Before signing the contract, can the security deposit be paid in installments?
可以，通常分两次付，但要看房东同不同意。 ké yǐ tōng cháng fēn liǎng cì fù dàn yào kàn fáng dōng tóng bù tóng yì
Yes, it can usually be paid in two installments, but it depends on the landlord's agreement.