Commission
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What it really means
A payment based on how much you sell, common in sales and estate agency. It can be on top of a basic salary or a big part of your pay. Ask how realistic the targets are before relying on it.
Chinese explanation
提成：按销售额计算的报酬，常见于销售和房产中介。可能是在底薪之外，也可能是收入的主要部分。在指望它之前，先问清目标有多现实。
Example conversation
A: The basic is low but there is commission.
B: Ask what the average person actually earns with commission.
A：底薪不高，但有提成。
B：问问加上提成后一般人实际能挣多少。
Official sources
Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.
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