索赔

suǒ péi

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to ask for compensation
to claim damages
claim for damages

Definition

要求对方赔偿损失或伤害。

To claim compensation or demand damages for loss or injury.

Usage

常用于商业、保险、法律等正式场合，指当事人向责任方提出赔偿要求。可作为动词或名词使用。

Commonly used in formal contexts such as business, insurance, and law, referring to a party demanding compensation from the liable party. Can be used as a verb or noun.

Examples

1 他向保险公司索赔车祸损失。 (He claimed compensation from the insurance company for the car accident loss.)
2 由于合同违约，公司决定向对方索赔。 (Due to breach of contract, the company decided to claim damages from the other party.)
3 受害人向法院提起诉讼，要求索赔精神损失费。 (The victim filed a lawsuit in court, demanding compensation for emotional distress.)
4 工程延期导致成本增加，承包商提出索赔要求。 (The project delay increased costs, and the contractor submitted a claim.)
5 产品质量问题，客户要求索赔。 (Due to product quality issues, the customer demanded compensation.)

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