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

HSK 7-9

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.

HSK 7-9

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