Meaning
开支 refers to money spent or the act of spending money, particularly in formal or accounting contexts. It emphasizes the outflow of funds for various purposes, whether personal, household, or organizational. The word is commonly used in financial discussions, budgets, and reports.
Usage
开支 is more formal than everyday words like 花钱. It's frequently used in business, government, and household budget contexts. Common in phrases discussing financial management, cost reduction, or expense categories. Native speakers often use it when talking about systematic or regular expenditures rather than casual purchases.
Examples
- 01我们需要削减不必要的开支。.We need to cut unnecessary expenses.
- 02这个月的开支比上个月多了很多。.This month's expenses are much more than last month's.
Characters
Measure words
- 笔一笔开支
- 项几项开支
Common collocations
- 日常开支daily expenses
- 减少开支to reduce expenses
- 家庭开支household expenses
- 控制开支to control spending
Antonyms
Origin
Literally 'open-pay,' suggesting the opening or disbursement of funds. The combination reflects the action of releasing money from one's possession.