HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
赔 — to compensate, to pay for
- Reading
- péi
- Meaning
- to compensate, to pay for
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
赔 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is péi and it means to compensate, to pay for. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
赔 appears in everyday chinese words such as 赔 (compensate, pay for), 赔偿 (compensate, indemnification) and 索赔 (claim compensation).
Chinese words containing 赔
Frequently asked questions
What does 赔 mean in Chinese?
赔 means to compensate, to pay for in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 赔 read?
赔 is read péi. Reading it inside real words — 赔 and 赔偿 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 赔 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 赔 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 赔 in a word?
A common word containing 赔 is 赔 (péi) — "compensate, pay for". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 赔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 赔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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