English–Chinese
“amount owed” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqiàn kuǎn
Example
你还有欠款要还吗？nǐ hái yǒu qiàn kuǎn yào huán ma
Do you still have an outstanding balance to repay?
How to say “amount owed” in Chinese
“Amount owed” in Chinese is 欠款 (qiàn kuǎn).
A financial amount left unpaid and attached to a person or organization until it is settled.
Example sentences with 欠款
他还没把欠款还清。tā hái méi bǎ qiàn kuǎn huán qīng
He still hasn't paid off the outstanding balance.
Tips for using 欠款
- In everyday conversation, this noun keeps the focus on a specific unpaid sum, so it fits discussions of payment status better than broad statements about financial hardship.