Common Meanings
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hào耗
To diminish, consume, or expend, often referring to resources, energy, or money.
长时间使用电子设备会消耗大量电量。
Using electronic devices for a long time will consume a lot of electricity.
To drag on, to waste or consume (time, energy, resources).
别再耗时间了，我们该出发了
Stop wasting time, we should leave now.
News or message, especially bad news or tidings (e.g., of death).
他听闻了朋友去世的噩耗，心里非常难过。
He heard the devastating news of his friend's passing and felt very sad.