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挥霍
huīhuò
Description
"挥霍"的意思是花很多钱，而且花得很随便、不小心。
"挥霍" means to spend a lot of money carelessly and recklessly.
这个词常常用来说一个人乱花钱，也可以用来说浪费时间。
This word is often used to describe someone who wastes money, and can also refer to wasting time.
Meanings
挥霍huīhuò
to spend money wastefully; squander
他挥霍了父母所有的钱。
He squandered all his parents' money.
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Notes
- Etymology
挥 (to wave/scatter) + 霍 (quickly), together suggesting scattering money freely.
- Nuance
stronger and more negative than 浪费, implying reckless, showy spending.
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