hoi1 zi1開支开支
Jyutpinghoi1 zi1
Yalehōi jī
Definition
Expenditure, spending, or expenses.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to formal or planned financial outflows, making it sound more professional than the everyday term 使費. It is frequently used in business contexts, household budgeting, or when discussing government spending. While 使費 is interchangeable in casual conversation, using 開支 signals a more serious or analytical tone.
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bat1筆bātExamples
The daily expenditure for this month has increased a lot.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for small, casual purchases like buying a snack or a drink, as it sounds overly formal and stiff in those contexts. Use 使費 for everyday personal spending instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
