qiàn

Translation

  • to owe
  • to lack
  • (literary) to be deficient in
  • (bound form) yawn
  • to raise slightly (a part of one's body)

Synonyms

Examples

  • 您多少?
    How much do I owe you?
  • 她10美元。
    I owe ten dollars to her.
  • 你一千円。
    A thousand yen is due to you.
  • 他一百元。
    I owe him $100.
Chinese Tones