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欠
qiàn
Description
"欠"常常用来说你需要还给别人的钱或东西。
"欠" is often used to say the money or things you need to return to others.
它也可以表示少了、不够，比如"欠考虑"。
It can also mean lacking or not enough, such as in "欠考虑" (lack of consideration).
Meanings
欠qiàn
to owe (money or a favor)
我还欠你一百块钱。
I still owe you a hundred yuan.
欠qiàn
to lack; be short of
这道菜欠一点盐。
This dish needs a bit more salt.
欠qiàn
to raise or move slightly (body)
他欠了欠身子。
He bent his body slightly.
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Notes
- Nuance
as "owe" 欠 covers both money and favors; 缺 stresses missing/absent instead.
- Etymology
pictograph of a person with open mouth, originally meaning to yawn or lack.
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