English–Chinese
“return a favor” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbào ēn
Example
他一直想着怎么报恩。tā yì zhí xiǎng zhe zěn me bào ēn
He keeps thinking about how to return the favor.
How to say “return a favor” in Chinese
“Return a favor” in Chinese is 报恩 (bào ēn).
A received kindness is answered by a concrete act, gift, or other return.
Example sentences with 报恩
她想向父母报恩，就常帮忙做家务。tā xiǎng xiàng fù mǔ bào ēn jiù cháng bāng máng zuò jiā wù
She wants to return a favor to her parents, so she often helps with housework.
Tips for using 报恩
- In everyday speech, this word can sound solemn, so it is especially suitable for lasting gratitude toward family members, teachers, or other important helpers.