Chinese word

维修费

Pronunciation

Pinyinwéi xiū fèi

Meaning

  • nounrepair cost

Example

这台电脑的维修费很贵。zhè tái diàn nǎo de wéi xiū fèi hěn guì

The repair cost for this computer is very high.

Illustration for 维修费 (repair cost)

More examples

修理店先估算了维修费，结果比预想低。xiū lǐ diàn xiān gū suàn le wéi xiū fèi jié guǒ bǐ yù xiǎng dī

The repair shop first estimated the repair cost, and it turned out to be lower than expected.

Core concept

The amount paid to fix something that is broken or maintain equipment so it continues to work.

Common phrases

  • 支付维修费zhī fù wéi xiū fèi

    pay repair costs

  • 报销维修费bào xiāo wéi xiū fèi

    reimburse repair costs

  • 估算维修费gū suàn wéi xiū fèi

    estimate repair costs

Similar words

修理费xiū lǐ fèi: The cost of fixing a broken item or machine.
零件费líng jiàn fèi: Money paid for the parts used in a repair.
人工费rén gōng fèi: Money paid for the labor involved in a repair.
保养费báo yǎng fèi: Money spent on routine equipment care and servicing.

Definition in Chinese

维修损坏的设备或物品所需支付的费用。wéi xiū sǔn huài de shè bèi huò wù pǐn suǒ xū zhī fù de fèi yòng

Word origin

维修费 (wéixiūfèi, "repair and maintenance cost") combines 维修 (wéixiū, "repair and maintain") with 费 (fèi, "cost"), forming a compound for money paid for that service.

Usage tips

  • On a Chinese service estimate, this amount may cover labor only, while parts, transport, or inspection appear as separate items.

Other meanings

  • maintenance costnoun

Related words

  • 维修wéi xiūrepairverb
  • 维修工wéi xiū gōngrepair techniciannoun
  • 维修站wéi xiū zhànrepair stationnoun

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