bou2 tip3補貼补贴
Jyutpingbou2 tip3
Yalebóu tip
Definition
Subsidy; financial assistance provided to a person or an organization.
neutralmoneywork
How it's used
Often used to describe financial support that bridges the gap between someone's actual income and their living expenses. It carries a sense of supplemental aid rather than a full salary or primary source of income. You will frequently hear it in discussions about government welfare or corporate allowances for travel and housing.
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fan2份fánExamples
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 賠償, which refers to compensation for damages or losses. 補貼 is specifically for assistance or cost-sharing, whereas 賠償 implies a debt or liability is being settled.
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