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消费
xiāofèi
Description
"消费"就是花钱买东西或者用钱，比如买衣服、吃饭、看电影。
"消费" means spending money to buy things or use money, such as buying clothes, eating, or watching movies.
这个词常常用在买东西和经济的话题里。
This word is often used in topics about shopping and the economy.
Meanings
消费xiāofèi
to spend money; to consume
年轻人喜欢在网上消费。
Young people like to shop online.
消费xiāofèi
consumption; spending
这个城市的消费很高。
The cost of living in this city is high.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
消 (use up) + 费 (expense, spend), together meaning to spend or consume.
- Nuance
消费 is more formal/economic than 花钱, which is everyday spoken speech.
In videos
“带你们去安门尔克消费也到了”
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