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消耗 (xiāo hào): to consume

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to consume
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to consume
  • to use up
  • to deplete
  • to expend
  • mail
  • message
  • (old) news

Chinese explanation

  • 指慢慢用掉或减少人力、物力、时间、精力等。例如消耗体力、消耗资源。
  • 也指因使用或过程而逐渐损失、变少,如消耗热量、消耗耐心。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

to diminish

HSK 7

to waste

Example sentences

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After finishing the marathon, he had consumed so much energy that he couldn't even climb the stairs.

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This old air conditioner is too old; the electricity it consumes every day is more than that of a newly bought refrigerator.

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To prepare for this exam, he consumed three whole months of weekends and hardly rested at all.

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Looking at your phone for a long time not only consumes your eyes' energy but also affects your sleep quality.

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This project consumed a large amount of the company's funds but was ultimately forced to stop due to market changes.

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During the negotiation, both sides consumed a lot of patience before finally reaching an agreement.

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