Definition
超支 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to overspend' or 'to exceed one's budget'. The verb 超 (exceed) and the noun 支 (expenditure) can split when you insert a measure word or duration between them, like 超了支 ('overspent') or 超过一次支 ('overspent once'). It's commonly used for personal budgets, project costs, or any financial plan.
v.o.
to overspendto exceed one's budget
Examples
- 超支。Zhège yuè wǒ yòu chāo zhī le.I overspent again this month.
- ，。Gōngsī zhège jìdù chāo le zhī, xūyào kòngzhì chéngběn.The company overspent this quarter and needs to control costs.
- ，。Tā chāo guò yí cì zhī, yǐhòu jiù tèbié xiǎoxīn le.He overspent once, and after that he became very careful.
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