酬

詶/酧/醻

chóu

州 + 酉

Frequency#2005

Definitions

chóu (verb) to repay; to reward; to compensate

chóu (verb) to reply; to answer

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 酉 represents the meaning and 州 represents the sound. Simplified form of 詶.

Semantic: 酉 Phonetic: 州

About

The character "酬" is structured with the semantic component "酉", indicating its early association with wine or alcohol, and the phonetic component "州". Its original meaning focused on the ceremonial act of offering wine, particularly in toasting during rituals. From this specific context, the term's application expanded to encompass broader notions of reciprocal exchange, such as repaying debts, compensating for services, or fulfilling obligations, thereby shifting from a ritual action to a general concept of remuneration in social and economic interactions.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

Traditional Modern

Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

我收到了工作报酬。

Wǒ shōu dàole gōngzuò bàochou.

I received the payment for my work.

这份报酬很合理。

Zhè fèn bàochou hěn hélǐ.

This remuneration is very reasonable.

他晚上有应酬。

Tā wǎnshang yǒu yìngchou.

He has a social engagement tonight.

我们酬谢了他的好意。

Wǒmen chóuxièle tā de hǎoyì.

We repaid his kindness with a gift.

酬金将通过银行转账。

Chóujīn jiāng tōngguò yínháng zhuǎnzhàng.

The monetary reward will be transferred via bank.

为了酬劳大家的辛苦，公司组织了旅游。

Wèile chóuláo dàjiā de xīnkǔ, gōngsī zǔzhīle lǚyóu.

To reward everyone's hard work, the company organized a trip.

商场正在开展酬宾促销活动。

Shāngchǎng zhèngzài kāizhǎn chóubīn cùxiāo huódòng.

The shopping mall is launching a customer appreciation sales promotion.

根据协议，报酬和酬劳都应当按时支付。

Gēnjù xiéyì, bàochou hé chóuláo dōu yīngdāng ànshí zhīfù.

According to the agreement, both the payment and the recompense should be paid on time.

Related Characters

Component: 州

Component: 酉

酬