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Definition
To finance something at one's own expense, using one's own money rather than grants or subsidies.
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How it's used
Often used in professional or administrative contexts to clarify financial responsibility. It implies a clear distinction between personal funds and institutional or public funding. While it can be used as a verb, it is very frequently used as an adjective or adverbial modifier before nouns like 醫療 or 留學.
Examples
This trip is at your own expense, the company will not reimburse you.
Do you plan to study at your own expense, or wait for company sponsorship?
Related words
Common phrases
study abroad at one's own expense
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
