抵充

dǐchōng

verb

Meanings

1 to use as payment
2 to offset (a debt)
3 to apply against

Characters

fill / serve as

Examples

押金可以抵充最后一个月的房租。

Yājīn kěyǐ dǐchōng zuìhòu yī ge yuè de fángzū.

The deposit can be applied against the last month's rent.

积分可以抵充现金消费。

Jīfēn kěyǐ dǐchōng xiànjīn xiāofèi.

Points can be used to offset cash payment.

Tips

usage

Common in finance and e-commerce: deposits, points, vouchers, or one debt 抵充 another payment. 抵 ('offset') + 充 ('fill in for') — together, 'fill in by offsetting.'

Stroke Order

抵 dǐ

充 chōng