归还

guī huán

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to return sth
2. to revert

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

• 偿还 cháng huán 偿还 cháng huán to repay 偿还债务/贷款: to repay
• 退回 tuì huí 退回 tuì huí to return (an item) 退回商品/货物: to return (an item)

Usage notes

Formality

书面语，常用于正式场合如银行、合同。口语中用“还”。

Example Sentences

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请按时 归还 图书馆的书籍。

Please return the library books on time.

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Child Words of 归还

• 归 归 guī: to return
• 还 还 hái: still
• 还 还 huán: to pay back