償

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repay, compensate

償 is composed of the radical 人 (person) and 賞 (reward, commend). 賞 carries the meaning of commendation or reward. Ancient people were humble and, upon receiving a reward, would seek to repay or compensate, as represented by 償.

Vocabulary of 償

  • 賠償 (compensate)
  • 無償 (at no cost)
  • 償清 (clear debt)

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