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赔偿
péicháng
Description
“赔偿”是指因为让别人受到损失，所以给对方钱或东西来补回来。
"赔偿" means giving money or goods to someone to make up for a loss caused to them.
我们常常在出了事故或者打官司的时候听到这个词。
We often hear the word "赔偿" after accidents or during lawsuits.
Meanings
赔偿péicháng
to compensate for a loss; to pay damages
他撞坏了我的车，要赔偿我。
He crashed into my car and has to compensate me.
赔偿péicháng
compensation; damages
公司给了受伤的工人一笔赔偿。
The company gave the injured worker a compensation payment.
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Notes
- Etymology
赔 (compensate/lose money) + 偿 (repay); both characters mean to pay back.
- Nuance
more formal than plain 赔; common in legal, insurance, and accident contexts.
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