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Chinese dictionary
v.pay one's debt; settle accounts; pay bills (on credit sales); settle account on credit sales
他欠我们钱，却不肯还账。
He owes us money, but he won't cough up.
Word usage
- Note"还账" cannot be written as "还帐".
- Separable word"还" and "账" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
还完账，他们一家人都轻松了。
After paying off the debt, the whole family was relieved.
他经常借钱，却没还过账。
He often borrowed money, but has never paid his debts.
我已经还清账了。
I've already paid off the debt.