Chinese Conversation · Level 52
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Chinese word
网费
Pronunciation
Pinyinwǎng fèi
Meaning
- nouninternet bill
Example
每个月的网费大概多少？měi gè yuè de wǎng fèi dà gài duō shǎo
About how much is the internet bill each month?
More examples
我今天已经把网费交了。wǒ jīn tiān yǐ jīng bǎ wǎng fèi jiāo le
I already paid the internet bill today.
Core concept
A charge attached to staying connected or consuming online data.
Common phrases
交网费jiāo wǎng fèi
pay the internet bill
每月的网费měi yuè de wǎng fèi
monthly internet bill
缴网费jiǎo wǎng fèi
pay the internet bill
Similar words
上网费shàng wǎng fèi: A fee paid to connect to and use the internet.
宽带费kuān dài fèi: A monthly charge for a fixed broadband line at home or work.
流量费liú liàng fèi: A charge based on the amount of mobile data used.
话费huà fèi: A charge for phone calls or mobile communication service.
Definition in Chinese
为接入网络或使用数据流量而收取的费用，可以是按月固定的套餐费，也可以是按流量计费的开销。wèi jiē rù wǎng luò huò shǐ yòng shù jù liú liàng ér shōu qǔ de fèi yòng ké yǐ shì àn yuè gù dìng de tào cān fèi yě ké yǐ shì àn liú liàng jì fèi de kāi xiāo
Word origin
The compound combines 网 (wǎng, "network") + 费 (fèi, "fee") to name the cost of network access or data use.
Usage tips
- In everyday English, internet bill often suggests a household provider's monthly charge, while this word can also cover mobile data or pay-as-you-go charges.
Other meanings
- internet feenoun