verb HSK 4
to spend all · to use up · to finish spending
Meaning
花完 is a resultative verb compound combining 花 (to spend) and 完 (to finish/complete). It specifically means to spend money or use resources until nothing remains. The 完 complement indicates that the action of spending has been carried to completion, leaving nothing left.
Usage
This word is commonly used in everyday contexts when discussing budgets, shopping, or personal finances. It emphasizes the complete depletion of money or resources. Often appears with 了 to indicate the completed action, as in 花完了 (spent it all). Can take objects like 钱 (money) or 积蓄 (savings).
Examples
- 01我这个月的工资已经花完了。.I've already spent all of this month's salary.
- 02别把所有的钱都花完，要留一点儿以防万一。, .Don't spend all your money; you should keep a little just in case.
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Common collocations
- 花完钱to spend all the money
- 把钱花完to spend all the money (把 construction)
- 花完了finished spending, spent it all
Antonyms
Origin
完 as a resultative complement indicates completion. When attached to verbs like 花, it creates a compound meaning the action has been carried out to its end point.