cau4酬
Jyutpingcau4
Yalechàuh
Definition
To reward, repay, or compensate someone for their service.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a formal or literary morpheme rather than a standalone verb in daily speech. It appears most frequently in compound nouns related to payment or social exchange, such as 酬金 or 酬勞. When expressing the act of rewarding someone in casual conversation, native speakers typically prefer using 報答 or 獎勵 instead.
Examples
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Common phrases
remuneration
payment for services
to express gratitude with a gift
Common mistake
Do not use this word as a direct verb in casual settings, as it sounds overly formal or archaic. It is almost exclusively used in written contexts or specific professional terminology.
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