B1 noun Formal

报酬

/pɑʊ˥˩ t͡ʂʰoʊ˧˥/

Payment or reward given in return for work or services provided. It is a broad term that can cover money, goods, or abstract rewards.

Examples

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1

他帮我修好了电脑,我给了他一些报酬。

He fixed my computer, and I gave him some payment.

2

合同中明确规定了服务完成后的报酬数额。

The contract clearly specifies the amount of remuneration after the service is completed.

3

别担心,我会给你应有的报酬的。

Don't worry; I'll give you the reward you deserve.

Word Family

Noun
报酬
Verb
报答
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Memory Tip

Bao (repay) + Chou (reward/payment). To repay someone for their effort.

Quick Quiz

志愿者们工作非常努力,尽管他们没有金钱上的_______。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 报酬

Examples

1

他帮我修好了电脑,我给了他一些报酬。

everyday

He fixed my computer, and I gave him some payment.

2

合同中明确规定了服务完成后的报酬数额。

formal

The contract clearly specifies the amount of remuneration after the service is completed.

3

别担心,我会给你应有的报酬的。

informal

Don't worry; I'll give you the reward you deserve.

4

研究分析了不同行业员工的报酬满意度。

academic

The study analyzed compensation satisfaction of employees in different industries.

5

公司会根据项目完成情况支付额外的报酬。

business

The company will pay extra remuneration based on the completion of the project.

Word Family

Noun
报酬
Verb
报答

Common Collocations

合理报酬 reasonable reward
劳动报酬 remuneration for labor
额外报酬 extra reward
得到报酬 get paid/rewarded
报酬丰厚 generous reward

Common Phrases

不计报酬

regardless of reward (doing something for free)

报酬递减

diminishing returns

按劳计酬

payment according to work

Often Confused With

报酬 vs 工资

工资 (salary) is a fixed monthly payment, while 报酬 is more general and can refer to a one-time payment or a reward for any service.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in academic discussions about labor rights and incentive systems.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use '报酬' when you specifically mean 'bonus' (奖金).

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Memory Tip

Bao (repay) + Chou (reward/payment). To repay someone for their effort.

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Word Origin

Bao (报) means to report or repay; Chou (酬) means to reward or toast.

Grammar Patterns

支付/给予 + 报酬 合理的 + 报酬

Quick Quiz

志愿者们工作非常努力,尽管他们没有金钱上的_______。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 报酬

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