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Chinese

huāguāng
Meaning: to spend completely; to use up
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

他 一個 晚上 就 花光了 整個月的薪水。
他 一个 晚上 就 花光了 整个月的薪水。
He spent his entire month's salary in one evening.

Usage Notes

This verb says that money or a supply has been used up completely, often with a suggestion that nothing remains.

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