noun HSK 4
Traditional 費用
cost · expense · fee · charge
Meaning
费用 refers to money spent or charged for goods, services, or activities. It's a general term encompassing various types of costs, from business expenses to personal spending, and is commonly used in both formal and everyday contexts.
Usage
This is a standard, neutral term used in business, finance, and everyday situations. It appears frequently in contexts involving budgets, billing, and financial planning. Often paired with specific types of expenses like 生活费用 (living expenses) or 医疗费用 (medical expenses).
Examples
- 01这次旅行的费用大概是五千元。.The cost of this trip is approximately 5,000 yuan.
- 02公司会报销你的交通费用。.The company will reimburse your transportation expenses.
Characters
Measure words
- 笔一笔费用
- 项一项费用
Common collocations
- 生活费用living expenses
- 医疗费用medical expenses
- 交通费用transportation costs
- 承担费用to bear the cost
Antonyms
Origin
费 originally meant 'to waste' or 'to expend,' while 用 means 'to use.' Together they form a compound meaning 'expenditure' or 'cost,' reflecting the concept of resources being used or consumed.