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赔
péi
Description
"赔"的意思是因为做错事或出问题，要给别人钱或东西。
"赔" means to give money or things to others because of a mistake or problem.
它也可以表示做生意亏了钱，和"赚"意思相反。
It can also mean losing money in business, the opposite of "赚".
Meanings
赔péi
to compensate; to pay for damages
我打破了杯子，要赔钱。
I broke the cup and have to pay for it.
赔péi
to lose money in business
这次生意赔了很多钱。
This business lost a lot of money.
赔péi
to apologize (in 赔不是, 赔礼)
他向朋友赔了个不是。
He apologized to his friend.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
赔 covers both paying compensation and losing money; opposite of 赚 (to earn).
- Etymology
贝 radical relates to money/wealth, common in words about payment.
In videos
“因为清朝政府需要钱赔给英国。”
“最后变成老彭不赔盆”
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