退还 (tuì huán) — to return (something borrowed); to refund, to give a refund
Definition
退还 covers both senses in one verb: giving back something borrowed and refunding money for a purchase. Unlike 归还 (only 'return borrowed'), it also takes money/commercial contexts.
verb
to return (something borrowed)to refundto give a refund
Examples
- 退还。Qǐng zài xià zhōu yī qián tuì huán tú shū guǎn de shū.Please return the library books before next Monday.
- ，退还？Zhè ge shāng pǐn yǒu wèn tí, kě yǐ tuì huán ma?This product has a problem, can I return it for a refund?
- ，退还。Tā shōu dào le cuò wù de shāng pǐn, mǎ shàng tuì huán le.He received the wrong product and returned it immediately.
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