zaap6 fai3雜費杂费
Jyutpingzaap6 fai3
Yalejaahp fai
Definition
Miscellaneous expenses or incidental fees; minor costs outside of main expenses.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to small, recurring, or unpredictable costs that fall outside of major budget items like rent or tuition. It is commonly used in school or office settings where there is a base fee plus extra costs for materials or services.
Measure word
bat1筆bātExamples
The miscellaneous expenses this month are very expensive.
Related words
Common phrases
to pay incidentals
to deduct miscellaneous expenses
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Grammar guides
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