补偿

bǔ cháng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Common

Definitions

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loss

loss (as opposed to compensation)

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to ask for compensation

to claim compensation

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to compensate

compensate for loss or damage

to complement

make up for a deficiency or fault

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

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

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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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compensation

to repair

to repay