Chinese Conversation · Level 42
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Chinese word
花费
Pronunciation
Pinyinhuā fèi
Meaning
- verbspend
Example
这次项目花费了很多时间。zhè cì xiàng mù huā fèi le hěn duō shí jiān
A lot of time was spent on this project.
More examples
这项研究花费了大量人力和时间。zhè xiàng yán jiū huā fèi le dà liàng rén lì hé shí jiān
A lot of manpower and time was spent on this research.
Core concept
A purpose draws down a supply of money, time, or effort, and the amount drawn down becomes its cost.
Common phrases
花费时间huā fèi shí jiān
spend time
花费人力huā fèi rén lì
spend manpower
花费金钱huā fèi jīn qián
spend money
Similar words
花钱huā qián: Paying money for things bought or services received.
投入tóu rù: Devoting money, time, or staff to a project or activity.
耗费hào fèi: Using up a large amount of time or effort.
Definition in Chinese
花费 指为某事消耗金钱或时间，表示支出或耗费，常作及物动词，与时间、金钱、精力等搭配。huā fèi zhǐ wèi mǒu shì xiāo hào jīn qián huò shí jiān biǎo shì zhī chū huò hào fèi cháng zuò jí wù dòng cí yǔ shí jiān jīn qián jīng lì děng dā pèi
Word origin
花 (huā, "to spend") + 费 (fèi, "expense") form a compound for using up a resource in pursuit of a purpose.
Usage tips
- The resource is usually the verb's direct object, while a later phrase can name the activity or purpose, keeping longer sentences clear about what is used and why.