to pay; to expend; to invest (energy or time)

fù chū

f+ù·4th tonech+ū·1st tone

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Don't be afraid to invest time and energy.

不要害怕付出。

You've acted foolishly and you will pay for it.

你愚蠢地行事，你会付出代价。

It is foolish of him to pay for it again.

这是他的愚蠢付出代价了。

That scandal cost him his reputation.

丑闻让他付出了失去声誉的代价。

Knowing how to love is success; knowing how to relax is wisdom.

能付出爱心就是福，能消除烦惱就是慧。

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