verb HSK 4
Traditional 賠錢
to lose money · to pay compensation · to indemnify
Meaning
This verb describes the situation of losing money in a business transaction or being required to pay money as compensation for damages or losses. It can refer to both voluntary compensation and financial losses incurred in failed business ventures or investments.
Usage
Commonly used in business contexts to describe unprofitable situations or when discussing financial compensation for damages. Often appears in phrases like 'make a loss' or 'operate at a loss.' Can be used both literally (actual monetary loss) and figuratively to describe bad deals or poor decisions.
Examples
- 01这家公司连续三年赔钱了。.This company has been losing money for three consecutive years.
- 02如果你损坏了别人的东西，就得赔钱。, .If you damage someone else's belongings, you have to pay compensation.
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Common collocations
- 赔钱生意money-losing business
- 赔钱赚吆喝to lose money but gain publicity
- 亏本赔钱to lose capital and money
Antonyms
Origin
Compound word combining 赔 (to compensate/indemnify) with 钱 (money), creating a straightforward meaning of paying money as compensation or losing money.