This is the 1693rd most frequent Chinese word.

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"付" means "to pay" or "to hand over."


付 refers to 'to pay,' and is followed by the object being paid for.

我已经付了午餐的钱。

I have already paid the money for lunch.


付出 expresses 'to devote or spend,' often referring to effort or time.

这份工作需要付出大量的努力。

This work requires devoting a lot of effort.


付出 in this context means 'to pay or expend,' often related to intangible losses or sacrifices.

他不想付出这么多代价。

He does not want to pay such a high price.