lei5 pui4理賠理赔
Jyutpinglei5 pui4
Yaleléih pùih
Definition
To settle an insurance claim; the process of insurance compensation.
neutralmoneywork
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the formal process of receiving compensation from an insurance provider. While it is a standard term in professional and legal contexts, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing specific financial or medical matters.
Examples
Have you finished the insurance claim documents yet?
The insurance company rejected my claim application.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for general compensation or repayment between friends, where terms like 賠錢 or 還錢 are more appropriate. It is strictly reserved for formal insurance contracts.
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