Chinese word

酬劳

Pronunciation

Pinyinchóu láo

Meaning

  • nounpayment

Example

我帮他修理电脑，他给了我酬劳。wǒ bāng tā xiū lǐ diàn nǎo tā gěi le wǒ chóu láo

I fixed his computer, and he paid me.

Illustration for 酬劳 (payment)

More examples

参加问卷调查，能得到一点酬劳。cān jiā wèn juàn diào chá néng dé dào yì diǎn chóu láo

Taking part in the survey can get you a small payment.

Core concept

A return for work, help, or service that may take the form of money, goods, or another benefit.

Common phrases

  • 得到酬劳dé dào chóu láo

    receive payment

  • 领取酬劳líng qǔ chóu láo

    collect payment

  • 一点酬劳yì diǎn chóu láo

    a small payment

Similar words

报酬bào chóu: Money, goods, or another benefit given in return for work or a service.
工资gōng zī: Regular pay received from an employer for ongoing work.
薪水xīn shuǐ: Regular pay from an employer, expressed in casual everyday speech.
奖金jiǎng jīn: Extra money given for good work or a strong result.

Definition in Chinese

对提供劳务、帮助或服务的个人所支付的报酬，可为金钱、礼品或其他补偿形式。duì tí gōng láo wù bāng zhù huò fú wù de gè rén suǒ zhī fù de bào chóu kě wèi jīn qián lí pǐn huò qí tā bǔ cháng xíng shì

Word origin

酬 (chóu, "repay with a reward") + 劳 (láo, "labor") links a return for effort with the work that earns it.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this word often fits a one-time service or favor better than a regular wage, so it can sound personal as well as practical.

Other meanings

  • thank-you giftnoun
  • rewardnoun

Opposites

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