欠债

欠債

qiànzhài

verb #14,157

Meanings

1 to owe a debt
2 the sum owed

Characters

to owe; to lack

Examples

他欠债太多，压力很大。

Tā qiànzhài tài duō, yālì hěn dà.

He owes too much debt and is under a lot of pressure.

欠债还钱，天经地义。

Qiànzhài huánqián, tiānjīngdìyì.

Paying back what you owe is only right and proper.

Tips

culture

欠债还钱 (qiànzhài huánqián) is a well-known saying meaning 'debts must be repaid'. It's often followed by 天经地义 (naturally, of course).

Stroke Order

欠 qiàn

债 zhài