加保

jiābǎo

verb

Meanings

1 to add insurance coverage
2 to take out additional insurance

Characters

to insure / protect

Examples

HSK 7-9

建议给新车加保盗抢险。

Jiànyì gěi xīnchē jiābǎo dàoqiǎngxiǎn.

It's a good idea to add theft coverage for a new car.

HSK 7-9

员工可以自费加保商业险。

Yuángōng kěyǐ zìfèi jiābǎo shāngyèxiǎn.

Employees can pay out of pocket for additional commercial insurance.

Tips

usage

加 (add) + 保 (insure). Often followed by the specific rider being added: 加保盗抢险 (theft), 加保涉水险 (flood), 加保不计免赔. Distinct from 续保 (renew) and 投保 (take out a policy).

Stroke Order

加 jiā

保 bǎo