赔偿 péicháng to compensate
How to remember 赔偿: 赔 to compensate + 偿 to repay = to compensate.
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How it is used
- To compensate for damage/loss you're liable for - 赔偿损失 (péicháng sǔnshī) to pay for damages.
- Implies fault or legal liability: the at-fault party pays. 赔偿金 (péichángjīn) compensation money, damages.
- Contrast 补偿 (bǔcháng), making up a shortfall without fault; 赔偿 is indemnifying harm you caused.