How to Say ‘Pay extra money’ in Simplified Chinese
多花钱
duō huā qián
[dwaw hwah chyen]
💬 Usage Tip: [多 + verb + object] is a useful pattern for [do something extra]: [多花钱], [多走几分钟], [多绕一点]. It often comes up when talking about wasted time or money.
Phrase Breakdown
多
duō
[dwaw]
more; extra
Here 多 means 'extra' or 'more than necessary.'
我不想多花钱走高速。
I don't want to spend extra money taking the expressway.
花钱
huā qián
[hwah chyen]
to spend money
Means using or paying money; often used when discussing cost concerns.
这条路不会让您多花钱。
This route won't make you spend extra money.
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