花 (huā) — to spend (money or time)
Definition
As a verb, 花 (huā) means 'to spend' (money or time), as in 花钱 or 花时间. Don't confuse it with the noun 花 (flower). 花费 is the same verb in a more formal, written compound.
verb
to spend (money or time)
Measure word · 朵, 支, 束, 把, 盆, 簇
Easily confused
Examples
- 花。Tā huā le yì tiān shí jiān xué xí.He spent a day studying.
- 花。Wǒ men huā le hěn duō shí jiān kàn diàn shì.We spent a lot of time watching TV.
- 花？Nǐ huā le duō shǎo qián mǎi zhè běn shū?How much money did you spend to buy this book?
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