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March 24, 2026
报销(報銷)bàoxiāo(bao4xiao1)
报销 (bàoxiāo) refers to the process of submitting an expense account for reimbursement, typically in a workplace or business context. It involves providing receipts or documentation for expenses incurred while conducting company business, allowing employees to recover their costs. This term is commonly used in financial discussions, particularly in corporate settings.
Frequency#13972DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese corporate culture, the process of 报销 is essential for maintaining transparency and accountability in financial dealings. Employees are often required to provide detailed documentation for any expenses, reflecting a strong emphasis on financial propriety.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'report' (报) being 'written off' (销) like a magical scroll that erases your expenses. The character 报 looks like a person holding a document, while 销 sounds like 'shout' as you call for your money back. Picture yourself shouting for reimbursement after handing in your expense report!
Meanings of 报销
bàoxiāo(bao4xiao1)
1to submit an expense account
2to apply for reimbursement
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About 报销
报销Simplified
報銷Traditional
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—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#13972Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
报账 (bàozhàng) refers to the process of reporting or accounting for expenses, emphasizing the record-keeping aspect, while 报销 (bàoxiāo) specifically focuses on the reimbursement of those expenses.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'report' (报) being 'written off' (销) like a magical scroll that erases your expenses. The character 报 looks like a person holding a document, while 销 sounds like 'shout' as you call for your money back. Picture yourself shouting for reimbursement after handing in your expense report!
Usage Notes
A common mistake is using 报销 in informal situations where simpler terms for 'pay back' might be more appropriate. This term is formal and best used in business contexts. Be careful with tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning, so ensure you use the fourth tone for 报 and the first tone for 销.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 报销 is advanced and connects with various business-related vocabulary, such as 费用 (costs) and 报表 (report). Students should focus on understanding the context of financial discussions and practice using it in complete sentences to master its application.
Cultural Note
In Chinese corporate culture, the process of 报销 is essential for maintaining transparency and accountability in financial dealings. Employees are often required to provide detailed documentation for any expenses, reflecting a strong emphasis on financial propriety.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 报销 with 还款 (huán kuǎn), which specifically means 'to repay a loan'. For example, saying '我需要报销我的贷款' is incorrect; it should be '我需要还款我的贷款' (I need to repay my loan).
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Cultural Notes for 报销
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In Chinese corporate culture, the process of 报销 is essential for maintaining transparency and accountability in financial dealings. Employees are often required to provide detailed documentation for any expenses, reflecting a strong emphasis on financial propriety.
Frequently Asked Questions about 报销
Typically, you can 报销 any work-related expenses, such as travel costs, meals, and office supplies, as long as you have proper receipts.
While it is most common among employees, freelancers and contractors can also use 报销 when working with companies.
Keep all your receipts organized and ensure they match the company's reimbursement policy to streamline the process.
