English–Chinese
“repay” in Chinese
How to say “repay” in Chinese
“Repay” in Chinese is 回报 (huí bào).
Kindness sets a return in motion: help received comes back as a concrete act, gift, or benefit.
Example sentences with 回报
毕业后，他用工作成绩来回报父母。bì yè hòu tā yòng gōng zuò chéng jì lái huí bào fù mǔ
After graduating, he repays his parents with his work achievements.
Tips for using 回报
- In everyday conversation, this word can sound formal or weighty, so naming the concrete response, such as a meal or a helpful action, often sounds more natural.
Other Chinese words for “repay”
我想报答她对我的帮助。wǒ xiǎng bào dá tā duì wǒ de bāng zhù
I want to repay her for her help.
他答应下个月偿还借的钱。tā dā yìng xià gè yuè cháng huán jiè de qián
He promised to repay the money he borrowed next month.