分期

fēnqī

HSK 6

分期 — fēnqī

1. by stages; step by step; staggered

   我们把工程分期进行。 wǒmen bǎ gōngchéng fēnqī jìnxíng — We will carry out the project in stages.

2. pay in installments; to pay by instalments

   他用信用卡分期付款买了电视。 tāyòng xìnyòngkǎ fēnqīfùkuǎn mǎi le diànshì — He bought the TV and paid for it in installments with a credit card.