English–Chinese
“expense” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkāi xiāo
Example
这个月的开销太多了。zhè ge yuè de kāi xiāo tài duō le
This month's expenses are too high.
How to say “expense” in Chinese
“Expense” in Chinese is 开销 (kāi xiāo).
The continuing flow of money consumed by routine needs, from household living to the running of a business.
Example sentences with 开销
公司每月的固定开销包括租金和工资。gōng sī měi yuè de gù dìng kāi xiāo bāo kuò zū jīn hé gōng zī
The company's monthly fixed expenses include rent and wages.
Tips for using 开销
- It commonly combines with a time span or a possessive phrase, allowing speakers to discuss overall household or project costs without naming every purchase.