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赔偿
péicháng
Description
"赔偿"的意思是因为给别人造成了损失，所以要给对方钱或东西。
"赔偿" means to give money or goods to someone because you caused them a loss.
我们常常在出事故或者打坏东西的时候用这个词。
We often use this word when accidents happen or things get broken.
Meanings
赔偿péicháng
to compensate; to pay for damage or loss
你弄坏了我的手机，要赔偿我。
You broke my phone and must compensate me.
赔偿péicháng
compensation; payment for loss (noun)
他得到了一笔赔偿。
He received a compensation payment.
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Notes
- Etymology
赔 (to pay for loss) + 偿 (to repay), both characters mean making up for damage.
- Nuance
more formal than 赔钱; often used in legal or accident situations.
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