耗

hào

verb/noun HSK 7 #7,922

Meanings

1 to consume; to use up
2 to waste
3 news; tidings (literary)

Examples

这台机器很耗电。

Zhè tái jīqì hěn hào diàn.

This machine consumes a lot of electricity.

别耗时间了。

Bié hào shíjiān le.

Don't waste time.

Tips

usage

消耗 (to consume), 耗费 (to expend), 损耗 (loss/wear) are common.

Stroke Order

耗 hào