清偿

清償

qīngcháng

verb #35,934

Meanings

1 to repay in full
2 to settle a debt
3 to clear (a liability)

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Examples

公司已经清偿了全部债务。

Gōngsī yǐjīng qīngcháng le quánbù zhàiwù.

The company has repaid all its debts in full.

他无力清偿贷款。

Tā wúlì qīngcháng dàikuǎn.

He is unable to repay the loan.

Tips

usage

清偿 is a formal/legal term — you'll see it in bankruptcy and contract contexts (清偿能力 'solvency', 清偿顺序 'order of priority'). For everyday 'pay back' use 还 or 偿还.

Stroke Order

清 qīng

偿 cháng