报酬
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
3 of 5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.
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.
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
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
他帮我修好了电脑,我给了他一些报酬。
everydayHe fixed my computer, and I gave him some payment.
合同中明确规定了服务完成后的报酬数额。
formalThe contract clearly specifies the amount of remuneration after the service is completed.
别担心,我会给你应有的报酬的。
informalDon't worry; I'll give you the reward you deserve.
研究分析了不同行业员工的报酬满意度。
academicThe study analyzed compensation satisfaction of employees in different industries.
公司会根据项目完成情况支付额外的报酬。
businessThe company will pay extra remuneration based on the completion of the project.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
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.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in academic discussions about labor rights and incentive systems.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '报酬' when you specifically mean 'bonus' (奖金).
Memory Tip
Bao (repay) + Chou (reward/payment). To repay someone for their effort.
Word Origin
Bao (报) means to report or repay; Chou (酬) means to reward or toast.
Grammar Patterns
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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