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开销
kāixiāo
Description
"开销"的意思是花掉的钱，也就是我们生活里要用的各种费用。
"开销" means the money spent, that is, the various expenses we need in life.
比如房租、吃饭和买东西的钱，都可以叫开销。
For example, money for rent, food, and shopping can all be called 开销.
Meanings
开销kāixiāo
expenses; expenditure; spending
这个月的开销太大了。
This month's expenses are too high.
开销kāixiāo
to spend money; to pay expenses
这些钱够我一个月开销。
This money is enough for my monthly expenses.
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Notes
- Etymology
开 (spend out) + 销 (expend), forming a noun/verb meaning outgoing costs.
- Nuance
开销 stresses daily living costs; 费用 is more neutral and formal.
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