Meaning of 付出
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to pay; to expend; to invest (energy or time)
How to use 付出
付出 is most often used for effort, time, love, or a price you pay, and less often for plain money in daily shopping. It often pairs with words like 努力 (nǔlì), 代价 (dàijià), or 时间 (shíjiān). Example: 他为这个家付出了很多。(Tā wèi zhège jiā fùchū le hěn duō.) He has given a lot for this family.
付 (fù) means to pay or hand over, and 出 (chū) means to go out. When you 付出, something of yours goes out from you, like money, time, or effort.
Common mistake: Learners often use 付出 for everyday payments, as in 我付出了十块钱. In that case just say 付钱 (fù qián) or 付了十块钱. Also keep the tones straight: fù is fourth tone, not fū.
付出 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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付 fù · to pay · 5 strokes
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出 chū · to go out · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 付出.
| 出来 | chūlái | to come out; to appear |
| 出去 | chūqù | to go out |
| 出现 | chūxiàn | to appear; to arise; to emerge; to show up |
| 出发 | chūfā | to set off; to start (on a journey); (fig.) to proceed from (a particular standpoint or ba |
| 出生 | chūshēng | to be born |
| 提出 | tíchū | to raise (an issue); to propose |
| 找出 | zhǎochū | to find; to search out |
| 出口 | chūkǒu | an exit; to speak |
| 拿出 | náchū | to take out; to put out |
| 出门 | chūmén | to go out; to leave home |
| 出租车 | chūzūchē | taxi; (Tw) rental car |
| 得出 | déchū | to obtain (a result); to arrive at (a conclusion) |
Questions about 付出
What does 付出 mean?
付出 (fùchū) means "to pay; to expend; to invest (energy or time)" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 付出?
付出 is made of 2 characters: 付 (5 strokes), 出 (5 strokes). That is 10 strokes in total.
Is 付出 an HSK word?
Yes. 付出 is on the HSK 4 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What does 付出代价 mean?
付出代价 (fùchū dàijià) means to pay a price, usually a negative consequence for a choice or mistake. For example, 他为错误付出了代价 means he paid the price for his mistake.
Can 付出 be used as a noun?
Yes. It can mean someone's contribution or sacrifice, as in 谢谢你的付出 (xièxie nǐ de fùchū), thank you for everything you have given. This is common in speeches and messages of thanks.