消耗 (xiāo hào) — to consume, to use up

Definition

消耗 emphasizes gradual depletion of resources (energy, time, strength) through use. More neutral than 耗费 (which stresses large amounts) and more concrete than 消磨 (which is for passing time).

verb

to consumeto use up

Examples

消耗。
Zhè ge shè bèi xiāo hào hěn duō néng yuán.
This device consumes a lot of energy.
消耗。
Cháng shí jiān gōng zuò huì xiāo hào dà liàng tǐ lì.
Working for long hours consumes a lot of physical strength.
消耗。
Bú yào xiāo hào tài duō shí jiān zài shǒu jī shàng.
Don't spend too much time on your phone.