自费

• Pinyin: zì fèi
• Desglose de hanzi: 自 = 目 + 丿 (self); 费 = 弗 + 贝 (expense)

Significado

De tu propio bolsillo; autofinanciado.

Used when costs are borne personally rather than by an organization, government, or insurance. Common in contexts of education, healthcare, travel, and publishing. Contrasts with 公费 (publicly funded).

Ejemplos

1. 他自费出版了这本书。
2. 自费留学生需要承担全部费用。
3. 这项手术需要自费。

Guía de uso

Contexto: education, medical, travel

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 这次出差是自费还是报销?(Is this business trip self-funded or reimbursed?)
• 自费项目不在医保范围内。(Self-pay items are not covered by medical insurance.)

Incorrecto

• 我自费了时间 — 自费 is only for money; use 花 or 投入 for time

Origen e historia

自 (self) + 费 (expense, cost)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal