付出

fùchū

verb HSK 4 #1,717

Meanings

1 to pay (a price)
2 to expend (effort)
3 to invest (time, energy)

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Examples

成功需要付出很多努力。

Chénggōng xūyào fùchū hěn duō nǔlì.

Success requires a lot of effort.

她为家庭付出了很多。

Tā wèi jiātíng fùchū le hěn duō.

She has given a lot for her family.

你的付出一定会有回报的。

Nǐ de fùchū yīdìng huì yǒu huíbào de.

Your efforts will definitely be rewarded.

Tips

usage

付出 often refers to non-monetary sacrifice or effort: 付出时间 (invest time), 付出代价 (pay a price), 付出努力 (put in effort). For paying money, use 付款 (fùkuǎn).

Stroke Order

付 fù

出 chū