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See also: 代偿

Chinese

substitute; replace; generation
substitute; replace; generation; dynasty; geological era; era; age; period
 
 to compensate; pay back; to recompense
trad. (代償) 代 償
simp. (代偿) 代 偿

Pronunciation

Verb

代償

  1. to repay a debt or obligation (in place of someone else)
  2. (medicine, psychology) to compensate

Derived terms

Japanese

Kanji in this term
代 償
だい
Grade: 3 		しょう
Grade: S
on'yomi

Pronunciation

Noun

代(だい)償(しょう) • (daishō) 

  1. sacrifice, price
    高(たか)い代償(だいしょう)を払(はら)った。
    Takai daishō o haratta.
    We paid a high price for it.
  2. compensation
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