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    Expressing 'repayment' or 'reciprocity' with 回报 (huíbào)

    Actions & Events
    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    不需要 + Possessive + 回报

    Explanation

    The word 回报 (huíbào) means 'to repay,' 'to reciprocate,' or as a noun, 'repayment' or 'reward.' It describes giving something in return for a favor or kindness received. It is often used in contexts of gratitude or moral obligation.

    Examples

    • 她一直想找机会回报帮助过她的人。

      tā yìzhí xiǎng zhǎo jīhuì huíbào bāngzhù guo tā de rén.

      She has always wanted to find a chance to repay the people who helped her.

    • 父母的爱是无法回报的。

      fùmǔ de ài shì wúfǎ huíbào de.

      A parent's love can never be fully repaid.

    • 他努力工作来回报公司的信任。

      tā nǔlì gōngzuò lái huíbào gōngsī de xìnrèn.

      He works hard to repay the company's trust.

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