精神损失费 (jīng shén sǔn shī fèi) — compensation for emotional distress; mental anguish damages

Definition

Legal term for monetary compensation awarded for non-physical harm (emotional pain, mental suffering) in a lawsuit. Pairs with verbs like 赔偿, 支付, and 获得.

noun
compensation for emotional distressmental anguish damages

Examples

  • 精神损失费
    Fǎ yuàn pàn tā zhī fù shí wàn yuán jīng shén sǔn shī fèi.
    The court ordered him to pay 100,000 yuan in compensation for emotional distress.
  • 精神损失费
    Tā yāo qiú duì fāng péi cháng jīng shén sǔn shī fèi.
    He demanded the other party compensate for mental anguish damages.
  • 精神损失费
    Shì gù hòu tā men huò dé le jīng shén sǔn shī fèi.
    After the accident, they received compensation for emotional loss.

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