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“favor” in Chinese

Chinese

Also偏向 (piān xiàng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinēn huì

Example

我们要记住别人的恩惠并回报他们。wǒ men yào jì zhù bié rén de ēn huì bìng huí bào tā men

We should remember the favors others have done for us and repay them.

Illustration for 恩惠 (favor)

How to say “favor” in Chinese

“Favor” in Chinese is 恩惠 (ēn huì).

Another person's goodwill becomes practical help or inner support that the recipient can remember.

Full entry for 恩惠: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 恩惠

他礼貌地拒绝了别人的恩惠,坚持自己解决问题。tā lǐ mào dì jù jué le bié rén de ēn huì jiān chí zì jǐ jiě jué wèn tí

He politely refused someone else's favor and insisted on solving the problem himself.

Tips for using 恩惠

  • This word has a formal, respectful tone, so casual conversation often uses simpler wording when referring to everyday help or support.

Other Chinese words for “favor”

这家公司在招聘上偏向年轻人。zhè jiā gōng sī zài zhāo pìn shàng piān xiàng nián qīng rén

This company favors young people in hiring.

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