dai2 soeng4抵償抵偿
Jyutpingdai2 soeng4
Yaledái sèuhng
Definition
To compensate for; to make up for something using an equivalent value.
neutralmoneyother
How it's used
Focuses on the concept of balancing out a loss or debt with an equivalent value. While it can be used in formal contexts, it is also common in everyday speech when discussing financial or emotional restitution. It implies that the compensation provided is proportional to the original damage or effort expended.
Examples
He paid money to compensate for my losses.
Is this money enough to compensate for your effort?
Related words
Common phrases
compensate for losses
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simple repayment of a loan, as it specifically carries the nuance of making up for a loss or damage rather than just returning borrowed funds.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
