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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to pay' with 付 (fù)

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    Structure

    付 + 钱 / 付 + 了 + Amount

    Explanation

    付 (fù) is a verb meaning "to pay." It is used when talking about making payments for goods, services, or bills. It commonly appears with 钱 (money) and can combine with other characters to form words like 付款 (to make a payment) or 支付 (to pay).

    Examples

    • 这顿饭我来付钱。

      Zhè dùn fàn wǒ lái fù qián.

      I'll pay for this meal.

    • 你可以用手机付款吗?

      Nǐ kěyǐ yòng shǒujī fùkuǎn ma?

      Can you pay with your phone?

    • 房租我已经付了。

      Fángzū wǒ yǐjīng fù le.

      I've already paid the rent.