Chinese
fèiyòng
Meaning: expense; cost; expenditure
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

費用
費
用
费用
费
用

Example sentences

The cost of living here is very high.
這筆醫療費用對那個家庭來說是沉重的負擔。
这笔医疗费用对那个家庭来说是沉重的负担。
This medical expense is a heavy burden for that family.
費用包括早餐在內。
费用包括早餐在内。
The fee includes breakfast.
所有的費用一律由公司承擔。
所有的费用一律由公司承担。
All expenses will be borne by the company.
你需要支付額外的費用。
你需要支付额外的费用。
You need to pay extra fees.
她的薪水除了維持自己的生活之外,還得供給妹妹求學所需的費用。
她的薪水除了维持自己的生活之外,还得供给妹妹求学所需的费用。
In addition to maintaining her own life, her salary must also provide for her younger sister's education expenses.
這次旅行的費用共計五千元。
这次旅行的费用共计五千元。
The cost of this trip totals five thousand yuan.
此次旅行的費用合計五千元。
此次旅行的费用合计五千元。
The expenses for this trip total 5000 yuan.
你需要支付額外的費用。
你需要支付额外的费用。
You need to pay extra fees.
這次旅行的食宿費用都由公司支付。
这次旅行的食宿费用都由公司支付。
The board and lodging expenses for this trip are all paid by the company.

Usage Notes

A general term for money spent on specific needs or activities.

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