付清 (fù qīng) — pay in full
Definition
付清 is a verb-object compound: pay (付) + clear (清), meaning to fully settle a debt or bill. It emphasizes completion of the entire amount, unlike 付 alone which can mean a partial payment.
verb
pay in full
Examples
- 付清。Wǒ yǐ jīng fù qīng le zhàng dān.I have already paid the bill in full.
- 付清。Dài kuǎn zhōng yú fù qīng le.The loan is finally paid off.
- 付清。Zhè bǐ qián zú gòu fù qīng fáng zū.This sum of money is enough to pay the rent in full.
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