Definition
支出 (zhīchū) is the formal, neutral word for 'expenditure' or 'to spend' — it covers both the verb (spending money) and the noun (the amount spent). It is more general and business-like than 开支 (kāizhī), which often refers to organizational or recurring expenses. 花费 (huāfèi) is the everyday spoken verb for spending time or money, while 费 (fèi) is a noun meaning 'fee' or 'charge'.
to spendto pay outexpensesexpenditure
Easily confused
- 指出zhǐ chūsound-aliketo point out; to indicate
Examples
- 支出。Gōngsī qùnián zhī chū le yì bǐ qián lái gēngxīn shèbèi.The company spent a sum of money last year to update equipment.
- 支出。Zhège yuè de zhī chū bǐ shàng gè yuè jiàngdī le bù shǎo.This month's expenses have decreased quite a bit compared to last month.
- 支出。Hélǐ guīhuà jiātíng zhī chū kěyǐ jiéshěng hěn duō qián.Planning household expenses wisely can save a lot of money.
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