补偿

bǔ cháng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to compensate
2. to make up

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 损失 sǔn shī 损失 sǔn shī loss loss (as opposed to compensation): loss

Related words

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• 索赔 suǒ péi 索赔 suǒ péi to ask for compensation to claim compensation: to ask for compensation

Synonyms

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• 赔偿 péi cháng 赔偿 péi cháng to compensate compensate for loss or damage: to compensate
• 弥补 mí bǔ 弥补 mí bǔ to complement make up for a deficiency or fault: to complement

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in the pattern 补偿+某人+损失, meaning to compensate someone for their loss.

Common mistakes

补偿 typically refers to compensating for a loss or harm, not for a service or job; 报酬 (bàochóu) is used for remuneration.

Example Sentences

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公司会 补偿 你的损失。

The company will compensate you for your loss.

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Words Containing 补偿

• 补偿费 补偿费 bǔ cháng fèi: compensation

Child Words of 补偿

• 补 补 bǔ: to repair
• 偿 偿 cháng: to repay