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支出 (expenditure) vs 费用 (cost) — use 支出 for a broader sense of all spending, while 费用 specifically refers to costs incurred.
Learners often confuse 支出 with 收入 (shōurù), which means income. Remember that 支出 is about money going out, while 收入 is about money coming in. This term is generally formal and is frequently used in financial reports and discussions.
As an HSK 6 word, 支出 connects with other financial vocabulary such as 预算 (yùsuàn, budget) and 投资 (tóuzī, investment). Focus on using it in sentences that describe financial transactions or budgets to reinforce your understanding.
Learners sometimes misuse 支出 in contexts where 收入 is more appropriate, such as saying '我的支出增加' when they mean their income has increased. Ensure you use 支出 only when referring to expenses.
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How to say to spend in Chinese
“to spend” in Chinese is支出
支出 refers to the act of spending or paying out money, commonly used in financial contexts such as personal budgeting or business expenses. It encompasses all forms of expenditure and is often contrasted with income. Understanding this term is essential for discussing financial health and management.
When to use 支出
Learners often confuse 支出 with 收入 (shōurù), which means income. Remember that 支出 is about money going out, while 收入 is about money coming in. This term is generally formal and is frequently used in financial reports and discussions.
支出 or something close to it
支出 (expenditure) vs 费用 (cost) — use 支出 for a broader sense of all spending, while 费用 specifically refers to costs incurred.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes misuse 支出 in contexts where 收入 is more appropriate, such as saying '我的支出增加' when they mean their income has increased. Ensure you use 支出 only when referring to expenses.
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Grammar Patterns of 支出
支出 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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财政部早就预测消费者____会出现上扬。
The Treasury has long been predicting an upturn in consumer spending.
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You can say '我的月支出是三千元' (My monthly expenses are 3000 yuan).
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