Chinese

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

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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.
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.
為了給孩子未來的成功鋪路,父母付出了很多努力。
To pave the way for their child's future success, the parents put in a lot of effort.

Usage Notes

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

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