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March 24, 2026
赔偿(賠償)péicháng(pei2chang2)
赔偿 (pei2 chang2) means 'to compensate' or 'to reimburse' for loss, damage, or injury. It is commonly used in legal, financial, and insurance contexts, where one party provides restitution to another for a specific loss incurred.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 赔偿 is often tied to social harmony and responsibility, where parties are expected to make amends to maintain relationships and social order, especially in cases of accidents or disputes.
Memory Tip
Think of 赔 (pei2) as 'pay' combined with the idea of 'compensation' - imagine a person holding out their hand to receive money for damages. The character 常 (chang2) can remind you of a 'change' being given back, reinforcing the idea of making up for something lost.
Meanings of 赔偿
péicháng(pei2chang2)
1to compensate
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About 赔偿
赔偿Simplified
賠償Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 赔偿
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补偿 (bǔcháng) is used when referring to compensating for a loss or damage, often with an emphasis on making up for something lacking, while 赔偿 (péicháng) is more formal and specifically related to restitution in legal or financial contexts.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 赔 (pei2) as 'pay' combined with the idea of 'compensation' - imagine a person holding out their hand to receive money for damages. The character 常 (chang2) can remind you of a 'change' being given back, reinforcing the idea of making up for something lost.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of using 赔偿 in formal contexts, such as legal documents or discussions about insurance claims. A common mistake is to confuse it with 赔付 (pei2 fu4), which is more specific to paying out claims. Remember that 赔偿 is often used with specific nouns to clarify what is being compensated.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 赔偿 connects with other terms related to law and finance, such as 责任 (ze2 ren4, responsibility) and 保险 (bao3 xian3, insurance). Focus on its application in sentences discussing compensation scenarios.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 赔偿 is often tied to social harmony and responsibility, where parties are expected to make amends to maintain relationships and social order, especially in cases of accidents or disputes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 赔偿 with 退款 (tui4 kuan3, refund). For example, saying '我需要赔偿我的钱' (I need compensation for my money) instead of '我需要退款' (I need a refund) indicates a misunderstanding of the context.
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Grammar Patterns of 赔偿
赔偿 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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如果你得不到任何____，向园区所有者投诉。
If you can't get any satisfaction, complain to the park owner.
They intend to claim for damages against the three doctors.
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查看一下你的保险单，看其是否对搬运过程中的破损和毁坏赔偿。
chá kàn yī xià nǐ de bǎo xiǎn dān， ， kàn qí shì fǒu duì bān yùn guò chéng zhōng de pò sǔn hé huǐ huài péi。
Check that your insurance policy covers breakages and damage during removals.
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达德利先生已承诺将任何所获的损害赔偿额都捐给慈善机构。
dá dé lì xiān shēng yǐ chéng nuò jiāng rèn hé suǒ huò de sǔn hài péi cháng é dū juān gěi cí shàn jī gòu。
Mr Dudley has pledged to give any award to charity.
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那笔钱甚至都不够赔偿破损费。
nà bǐ qián shèn zhì dū bù gòu péi cháng pò sǔn fèi。
Those figures might not even cover the cost of breakages.
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这家报纸正和提起损害赔偿诉讼的女演员对簿公堂。
zhè jiā bào zhǐ zhèng hé tí qǐ sǔn hài péi cháng sù sòng de nǚ yǎn yuán duì bù gōng táng。
The newspaper is fighting a damages action brought by the actress.
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谁来负责这笔损害赔偿金?
shuí lái fù zé zhè bǐ sǔn hài péi cháng jīn?
Who's going to foot the bill for the damage?
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这家报纸被罚以五十万英镑的诽谤损害赔偿金。
zhè jiā bào zhǐ bèi fá yǐ wǔ shí wàn yīng bàng de fěi bàng sǔn hài péi cháng jīn。
The paper got clobbered with libel damages of half a million pounds.
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高级法院法官裁定他获得600万英镑的损失赔偿金。
gāo jí fǎ yuàn fǎ guān cái dìng tā huò dé600 600 wàn yīng bàng de sǔn shī péi cháng。
A High Court judge had awarded him £6 million damages.
Cultural Notes for 赔偿
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 赔偿 is often tied to social harmony and responsibility, where parties are expected to make amends to maintain relationships and social order, especially in cases of accidents or disputes.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In many Western cultures, compensation tends to be viewed primarily through a legal lens, whereas in Chinese culture, it often emphasizes restoring face and maintaining relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions about 赔偿
赔偿 typically refers to compensating for losses, especially in legal contexts, while 补偿 is more general and can refer to any form of compensation, including emotional or moral support.
While technically possible, 赔偿 is more formal and is best used in official contexts or when discussing serious matters like accidents or legal disputes.
Common collocations include 赔偿金 (pei2 chang2 jin1, compensation money) and 赔偿责任 (pei2 chang2 ze2 ren4, compensation responsibility).
