kickback; commission
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
kickback; commission; rebate
dialectOriginally a regional term, now understood nationwide but retains a somewhat informal and specific business flavor. Often implies a secret or unofficial commission paid as a reward for facilitating a business deal. Can be neutral or carry a slight negative connotation depending on context.
Zhè这
bǐ笔
shēng生
yì意
zuò做
chéng成
hòu后
，
tā他
ná拿
dào到
le了
bù不
shǎo少
huí回
yònɡ佣
。
After this business deal was concluded, he received a substantial kickback.
Cǎi采
ɡòu购
yuán员
shōu收
shòu受
huí回
yònɡ佣
shì是
wéi违
fǎ法
de的
。
It is illegal for a purchasing agent to accept kickbacks.
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Tā他
men们
tán谈
jià价
ɡé格
shí时
，
lián连
huí回
yònɡ佣
de的
bǐ比
lì例
yě也
shānɡ商
liánɡ量
hǎo好
le了
。
When they negotiated the price, they also agreed on the percentage of the commission.