花消huā·xiɑo 1.花费(钱){spend (money)}: 他的工资也就只够他一个人～的。{His salary is only enough to support himself.} 2.开支的费用{expense; cost}: 人口多,～也就大些。{A large family generally has greater expenses.} 3.〈旧时old〉称买卖产业或商品时的佣金或捐税。{commission or tallage for trading properties or commodities}‖也作also花销{huā·xiɑo}。