报销
To apply for reimbursement of expenses incurred, typically for work-related purposes.
Examples
3 of 5请把发票收好，以后要报销。
Please keep the invoices; they will be needed for reimbursement later.
财务部下周开始处理上个月的报销申请。
The finance department will start processing last month's reimbursement applications next week.
所有报销必须附有原始发票。
All reimbursements must be accompanied by original invoices.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '报' (report) and '销' (cancel/expenditure).
Quick Quiz
公司规定，加班后的打车费可以___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 报销
Examples
请把发票收好，以后要报销。
everydayPlease keep the invoices; they will be needed for reimbursement later.
财务部下周开始处理上个月的报销申请。
businessThe finance department will start processing last month's reimbursement applications next week.
所有报销必须附有原始发票。
formalAll reimbursements must be accompanied by original invoices.
这些书费能报销吗？
informalCan these book expenses be reimbursed?
建立透明的报销制度可以减少不必要的开支。
academicEstablishing a transparent reimbursement system can reduce unnecessary expenses.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
实报实销
to be reimbursed for actual expenses
报销单
reimbursement form
报销限额
reimbursement limit
Often Confused With
Jiésuàn is general settling of accounts; bàoxiāo is specifically getting money back from an organization.
Usage Notes
Essential for 'Work' topics in IELTS. In slang, it can also mean 'to be finished/destroyed', but avoid that in exams.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use '发票' (invoice) in the context of '报销'.
Memory Tip
Think of '报' (report) and '销' (cancel/expenditure).
Word Origin
From '报' (to report) and '销' (to cancel/write off).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In China, having a valid 'fāpiào' (official invoice) is mandatory for any 'bàoxiāo'.
Quick Quiz
公司规定，加班后的打车费可以___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 报销
Related Vocabulary
More business words
需求
B1The desire of consumers, clients, etc., for a particular commodity or service; a requirement or necessity.
竞争
B1The activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same.
合作
B1The action or process of working together to the same end.
转型
B1To undergo a major change in form, nature, or structure, especially regarding economy or society.
收益
B1The money that has been earned or an advantage that has been gained from an investment or business activity.
资产
B1Something valuable owned by a person, company, or country that can be used to pay debts or generate income.
协作
B1To work together with others to achieve a common goal. It is frequently used in IELTS when discussing teamwork, international relations, or group projects.
财务
B1The management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies. It covers accounting, budgeting, and financial planning.
机密
B1Information or documents that must be kept secret and protected from unauthorized access, often for reasons of security, strategy, or privacy.
提议
B1To suggest a plan or action to be considered; or the suggestion itself.
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