还 (huán) — to return, to give back (something borrowed)
Definition
还 (huán) means 'to return, give back' something borrowed — the everyday single-character verb for this. 归还 is a more formal written equivalent; 回馈 means 'to repay a favor' or 'give feedback', not a physical return.
verb
to returnto give back (something borrowed)
Examples
- 还。Wǒ míng tiān huán nǐ shū.I'll return the book to you tomorrow.
- 还。Tā yǐ jīng huán le qián.He has already returned the money.
- 。Qǐng huán gěi wǒ yào shi.Please give the keys back to me.
Grammar
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