ciu1 zi1超支
Jyutpingciu1 zi1
Yalechīu jī
Definition
To overspend; to exceed or overrun a budget.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Focuses specifically on exceeding a set financial limit or budget, rather than just spending a lot of money. It is frequently used in both formal contexts like government project reports and casual daily conversations about personal finance.
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