English–Chinese

“bonus” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiǎng jīn

Example

公司给员工发了奖金。gōng sī gěi yuán gōng fā le jiǎng jīn

The company paid bonuses to its employees.

Illustration for 奖金 (bonus)

How to say “bonus” in Chinese

“Bonus” in Chinese is 奖金 (jiǎng jīn).

Money added after a recognized result, such as strong work, a contest win, or a completed task, rather than ordinary pay.

Full entry for 奖金: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 奖金

他因为比赛获得了奖金。tā yīn wèi bǐ sài huò dé le jiǎng jīn

He received prize money for the competition.

Tips for using 奖金

  • For native English speakers, English bonus can describe an extra feature as well as extra pay, but this Chinese noun is used for money awarded for results.

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