返还 (fǎn huán) — to return (something to its owner), to give back
Definition
返还 (fǎnhuán) is a formal verb meaning 'to return, give back' — broader than 退还 (refund) and 还 (return borrowed items), often used for restitution of overcharges or found property.
verb
to return (something to its owner)to give back
Examples
- 返还。Qǐng bǎ jiè de shū fǎn huán gěi tú shū guǎn.Please return the borrowed books to the library.
- 返还。Gōng sī jué dìng fǎn huán suǒ yǒu duō shōu de fèi yòng.The company decided to refund all overcharged fees.
- 返还。Tā zhǔ dòng fǎn huán le jiǎn dào de qián bāo.He voluntarily returned the wallet he found.
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