Meaning
报酬 refers to money or other forms of compensation given in exchange for work, services, or effort. It's a formal term commonly used in professional and business contexts to discuss salary, wages, or rewards for labor.
Usage
This is a somewhat formal term typically used in written language, contracts, or professional discussions about compensation. In casual conversation, people more often use 工资 (gōng zī) for salary or 钱 (qián) for money. It can refer to both monetary and non-monetary rewards.
Examples
- 01这份工作的报酬很高，但是压力也很大。, .The remuneration for this job is very high, but the pressure is also great.
- 02他们为志愿者提供了一定的报酬。.They provided a certain amount of compensation to the volunteers.
Characters
Common collocations
- 获得报酬to receive payment
- 支付报酬to pay remuneration
- 丰厚的报酬generous compensation
- 劳动报酬labor remuneration
Origin
Both characters relate to reciprocity and repayment. 报 originally meant to respond or report back, while 酬 specifically meant to offer wine in return (酉 relates to alcohol). Together they express the idea of giving something back in return for services rendered.