Korean

Meaning: fee; cost; expense (suffix)
Part of Speech: Suffix

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Handwriting

費

Example sentences

As prices have risen lately, the burden of living expenses has increased.
방학 동안 편의점 알바를 해서 여행비를 모았다.
I saved up travel money by working a part-time job at a convenience store during vacation.
비싼 학원비가 부모님께 부담될까 봐 걱정이에요.
I'm worried that the expensive academy fees might be a burden to my parents.

Usage Notes

Attached to nouns to indicate cost, expense, or fee (e.g., 생활비 = living expenses, 교통비 = transportation costs).

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