Chinese

fùchū
Meaning: to pay; to expend; to devote
Part of Speech: Verb

Listen to pronunciation

Example sentences

成功需要付出努力。
Success requires effort.
他為此付出了沉重的代價。
He paid a heavy price for this.
愚昧的偏見會讓社會付出代價。
Ignorant prejudice will make society pay a price.
愛的真諦在於付出,而非佔有。
The true meaning of love lies in giving, not in possession.
母親為了養育孩子,付出了無數的辛勞。
Mother put in countless hard work to raise the children.

Usage Notes

Refers to giving out money, effort, or time for a certain purpose.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.