定损

定損

dìngsǔn

verb

Meanings

1 to assess damage or loss (for insurance claim)
2 damage appraisal

Characters

to fix / determine

Examples

HSK 3

保险公司明天来定损。

Bǎoxiǎn gōngsī míngtiān lái dìngsǔn.

The insurance company is coming to assess the damage tomorrow.

HSK 6

定损金额直接影响赔付。

Dìngsǔn jīn'é zhíjiē yǐngxiǎng péifù.

The assessed damage amount directly affects the payout.

Tips

usage

Flow in a car insurance claim: 出险 (event occurs) -> 报案 (report) -> 查勘 (inspect) -> 定损 (appraise) -> 理赔 (settle). The 定损员 writes the 定损单 (damage assessment form) that sets the ceiling for reimbursement.

Stroke Order

定 dìng

损 sǔn