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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to pay' with 支付 (zhīfù)

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    Structure

    支付 + Amount/Object

    Explanation

    支付 (zhīfù) means 'to pay' and is a formal term for making a payment. It is more formal than 付 or 给钱 and is commonly used in financial, legal, and business contexts. It can refer to paying for goods, services, fees, or debts.

    Examples

    • 您可以用手机支付,也可以刷卡。

      nín kě yǐ yòng shǒu jī zhī fù, yě kě yǐ shuā kǎ.

      You can pay by phone or swipe a card.

    • 房租需要在每月一号之前支付。

      fáng zū xū yào zài měi yuè yī hào zhī qián zhī fù.

      Rent needs to be paid before the first of each month.

    • 这笔费用将由公司统一支付。

      zhè bǐ fèi yòng jiāng yóu gōng sī tǒng yī zhī fù.

      This expense will be paid uniformly by the company.

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