Definition
付出 (fùchū) means 'to give, to pay' — it emphasizes offering time, effort, or a price, often with a sense of sacrifice or dedication. It is different from 费 (fèi), which is a more neutral 'spend/consume' (time, money, effort) and can be used for concrete resources. 投资 (tóuzī) is specifically financial investment.
verb
to give (time, effort, etc.)to pay (a price)to invest (effort or energy)
Examples
- 付出。Tā wèile chénggōng fù chūle hěn duō nǔlì.He put a lot of effort into achieving success.
- 付出。Fùmǔ wèi wǒmen fù chūle nàme duō.Our parents have given so much for us.
- 付出？Nǐ fù chūle duōshǎo shíjiān zài zhè jiàn shì shàng?How much time did you invest in this matter?
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