Chinese word

索赔

Pronunciation

Pinyinsuǒ péi

Meaning

  • verbclaim compensation

Example

他向公司索赔了。tā xiàng gōng sī suǒ péi le

He claimed compensation from the company.

Illustration for 索赔 (claim compensation)

More examples

事故发生后，他及时索赔以减少损失。shì gù fā shēng hòu tā jí shí suǒ péi yǐ jián shǎo sǔn shī

After the accident, he promptly claimed compensation to reduce the losses.

Core concept

A focused demand for money after another party causes a loss.

Common phrases

  • 及时索赔jí shí suǒ péi

    claim compensation promptly

  • 向供应商索赔xiàng gōng yìng shāng suǒ péi

    claim compensation from a supplier

Similar words

赔偿péi cháng: Paying money to make up for damage or loss caused to another party.
补偿bǔ cháng: Making up for a loss or shortfall with money or goods.
理赔lǐ péi: Investigating an insured loss and paying compensation under an insurance policy.
求偿qiú cháng: Seeking reimbursement from another party for damage or costs.

Definition in Chinese

对因事故、违约或侵害造成的损失，向对方主张赔偿的行为或过程。duì yīn shì gù wéi yuē huò qīn hài zào chéng de sǔn shī xiàng duì fāng zhǔ zhāng péi cháng de xíng wéi huò guò chéng

Word origin

索 (suǒ, "seek or demand") + 赔 (péi, "compensate") combines an active demand with compensation, naming the process of pursuing payment for harm or breach.

Usage tips

  • English learners may associate compensation claims with insurance paperwork, but this verb also covers seeking payment directly from a person or organization after an accident, breach, or other harm.

Other meanings

  • compensation claimnoun

Related words

  • 索赔权suǒ péi quánright to claim compensationnoun
  • 索赔申请suǒ péi shēn qǐngcompensation claim applicationnoun

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