khấu trừ

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The Vietnamese word "khấu trừ" is a verb that means "to deduct" or "to abate." It is commonly used in financial contexts, where it refers to subtracting an amount from a total, such as in taxes or expenses.

Usage Instructions:

1. Basic Usage: Use "khấu trừ" when talking about reducing a total amount. It can refer to money, points, or any measurable quantity.
2. Sentence Structure: Typically, you can use "khấu trừ" followed by the amount being deducted and then the total. For example: "Tôi sẽ khấu trừ 10% từ số tiền này." (I will deduct 10% from this amount.)

Example:

• Simple Sentence: "Công ty khấu trừ thuế từ lương của nhân viên." (The company deducts taxes from the employees' salaries.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex financial discussions, "khấu trừ" can be used in contexts involving calculations of net income, expenses, or discounts. For example, in accounting, you might say, "Sau khi khấu trừ tất cả các chi phí, lợi nhuận ròng là 50 triệu đồng." (After deducting all expenses, the net profit is 50 million VND.)

Word Variants:

• Noun Form: "khấu trừ" can also be used as a noun to refer to the act of deduction itself. For example, "Số tiền khấu trừ được ghi rõ trong bảng lương." (The deducted amount is clearly stated in the payroll.)
• Related Terms: You might also encounter "khấu hao," which refers to "depreciation," a related financial concept.

Different Meanings:

While "khấu trừ" primarily refers to deduction in financial terms, in other contexts, it can imply a reduction in intensity or amount, such as in points in a game or scores.

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verb

1. to abate; to deduct