消耗 xiāohào to consume
to consume; to use up; to deplete; to expend; (old) news; mail; message
How to remember 消耗: 消 vanish + 耗 to consume = to consume.
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How it is used
- To consume/use up/deplete - 消耗能量 (xiāohào néngliàng) expend energy, 消耗体力 (xiāohào tǐlì) drain one's strength.
- Emphasizes gradual using-up/depletion of resources, energy, or supplies.
- Contrast 消费 (xiāofèi, spend/consume as a buyer); 消耗 is physical depletion/expenditure of resources.
Example sentences
- 瑞士人消耗不少啤酒。 Ruìshìrén xiāohào bùshǎo píjiǔ.The Swiss consume a large amount of beer.