siu1 hou3消耗

Jyutpingsiu1 hou3

Yalesīu hou

動詞Common

Definition

To consume, use up, or gradually deplete through use or wear and tear.

neutraldaily actionswork

How it's used

Focuses on the gradual depletion of resources like energy, time, or fuel. It implies a process of wearing something down over time rather than just a simple act of using it up. It is commonly used in formal or technical contexts, though it fits perfectly well in daily talk when discussing efficiency or fatigue.

Examples

le1呢fan2份gung1工hou2好siu1消hou3耗zing1精lik6力，ngo5我mui5每jat6日faan1返jyun4完gung1工dou1都hou2好攰。

This job consumes a lot of energy, I am so tired every day after work.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知le1呢bou6部gei1機siu1消hou3耗zo2咗gei2幾do1多din6電aa4呀？

Do you know how much electricity this machine has consumed?

Common phrases

siu1消hou3耗zing1精lik6力

consume energy

siu1消hou3耗tai2體lik6力

deplete physical strength

Common mistake

Avoid using it for simple consumption of food or drink, where 食 or 飲 are the natural choices. It is also not typically used for spending money, for which 花費 or 用係 more appropriate.