Definition
还款 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to repay a loan' or 'to pay back money'. The object 款 can split off from 还 to insert aspect particles (了, 过), measure words (次), or duration: 还了款, 还过一次款. You can also quantify the part repaid: 还一半款. Common in financial contexts like mortgages, credit cards, or personal loans.
v.o.
to repay a loanto pay back money
Examples
- 还款。Měi gè yuè wǒ dōu yào hái.I have to repay the loan every month.
- 。Tā yǐjīng hái le yí bàn de kuǎn.He has already repaid half of the loan.
- 还款。Nǐ yídìng yào ànshí hái.You must repay the loan on time.
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