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AI Study Notes for 耗时
耗费 (hàofèi) refers to the resources consumed, not just time; use 耗时 when specifically discussing time duration.
Be careful not to confuse 耗时 with other time-related words like 花费 (huāfèi, to spend) or 耗费 (hàofèi, to consume), which have slightly different nuances. It is typically used in neutral to formal contexts, such as in business discussions.
While 耗时 is not an HSK level word, it relates to concepts of time management present in HSK levels 4 and above. Focus on using it in sentences that describe the duration of various activities to reinforce its meaning.
Learners often misuse 耗时 by using it with the wrong subject or verb. For example, saying '这个项目耗时很快' is incorrect; you should say '这个项目耗时很长' (This project takes a long time).
Pronunciation of 耗时
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How to say time-consuming in Chinese
“time-consuming” in Chinese is耗时
耗时 refers to the amount of time something takes to complete. It is often used in contexts such as project management or discussions about efficiency, where the focus is on how long a task may require, especially when evaluating productivity or timelines.
When to use 耗时
Be careful not to confuse 耗时 with other time-related words like 花费 (huāfèi, to spend) or 耗费 (hàofèi, to consume), which have slightly different nuances. It is typically used in neutral to formal contexts, such as in business discussions.
耗时 or something close to it
耗费 (hàofèi) refers to the resources consumed, not just time; use 耗时 when specifically discussing time duration.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 耗时 by using it with the wrong subject or verb. For example, saying '这个项目耗时很快' is incorrect; you should say '这个项目耗时很长' (This project takes a long time).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 耗时
You can say '这个项目耗时三个月' which means 'This project takes three months.'
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