补
偿

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The word "补偿" is formed by combining the character "补", which means to mend or supplement, with "偿", which means to repay or compensate. The combination logically merges the concept of repairing a deficiency ("补") with that of providing recompense ("偿"), resulting in a term that denotes making up for a loss or offsetting a damage.

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公司补偿了你的损失。

Gōngsī bǔchángle nǐ de sǔnshī.

The company compensated for your loss.

为了补偿他的努力，我们给了他奖金。

Wèile bǔcháng tā de nǔlì, wǒmen gěile tā jiǎngjīn.

To compensate for his effort, we gave him a bonus.

政府为受灾地区提供了经济补偿。

Zhèngfǔ wèi shòuzāi dìqū tígōngle jīngjì bǔcháng.

The government provided economic compensation to the disaster-stricken areas.

如果项目延迟，客户可能要求补偿。

Rúguǒ xiàngmù yánchí, kèhù kěnéng yāoqiú bǔcháng.

If the project is delayed, the client may request compensation.

根据劳动法，雇主必须对加班工作支付额外的补偿金。

Gēnjù láodòng fǎ, gùzhǔ bìxū duì jiābān gōngzuò zhīfù éwài de bǔcháng jīn.

According to labor law, employers must pay extra compensation for overtime work.

Word Definition - 补偿

bǔ cháng to compensate; to make up

Individual Character Details

补 bǔ
偿 cháng