扣除

kòu chú

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to deduct

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 增加 zēng jiā 增加 zēng jiā to raise 相反的动作，添加: to raise

Synonyms

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• 减去 jiǎn qù 减去 jiǎn qù minus 从总数中扣掉一部分: minus

Usage notes

Collocations

Frequently used in financial contexts with words like 工资 (salary) or 分数 (points).

Common mistakes

扣除 is typically used with money, points, or formal amounts. It is not commonly used for removing physical objects.

Example Sentences

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公司会从工资里 扣除 一部分税费。

The company will deduct a portion of taxes from the salary.

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Child Words of 扣除

• 扣 扣 kòu: to fasten
• 除 除 chú: to get rid of