好处费 (hǎo chù fèi) — gratuity, tip
Definition
好处费 (hǎochùfèi) names a payment made quietly to get a favor — a 'gratuity' or 'backhander' — usually in a work or business deal. It is more furtive and quid-pro-quo than 小费 (a normal tip for service).
noun
gratuitytip
Examples
- 好处费。Tā gěi le fú wù yuán yì bǎi yuán de hǎo chù fèi.He gave the waiter a 100 yuan tip.
- 好处费。Zhè bǐ hǎo chù fèi shì gěi zhōng jiè de.This gratuity is for the agent.
- 好处费。Gōng sī jìn zhǐ yuán gōng shōu qǔ rèn hé hǎo chù fèi.The company prohibits employees from accepting any gratuities.
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