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Wǒ qiàn nǐ yīgè rénqíng.

I owe you a favor.

This Chinese phrase indicates a debt of gratitude or favor one feels they need to return.

Tā qiàn wǒ hǎojǐ gè yuè de gōngzī.

He owes me several months of wages.

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Wǒ qiàn nǐ wǒ de shēngmìng.

I owe you my life.

This phrase is often said to express deep gratitude to someone who has saved or greatly helped the speaker.

Wǒ qiàn nǐ yībǎi yuán.

I owe you one hundred yuan.

This phrase is used when the speaker admits they owe the listener money.

Wǒ réng qiàn tā yī feng xìn.

I still owe him a letter.

This phrase indicates that the speaker has not yet written a reply or returned communication that is expected.

Wǒ qiàn nǐ yīgè dàoqiàn.

I owe you an apology.

The speaker recognizes that they have acted inappropriately and seeks to make amends.

Wǒ qiàn tā yī cì wǎncān.

I owe her a dinner.

This phrase typically implies that the speaker needs to treat the individual in question to a meal as a way of returning a favor or apology.

Tā yǐjīng qiàn wǒ yī duī qián.

He already owes me a pile of money.

This phrase is commonly used to express frustration about a person who has borrowed a significant amount of money and not yet repaid it.

Wǒ qiàn nǐ yīgè dà dà de yōngbào.

I owe you a big hug.

This is a friendly expression often used to show gratitude or affection towards someone.

Wǒ qiàn nǐ tài duōle, zěnme chánghuán ne?

I owe you too much, how can I repay it?

This phrase is often used when the speaker is overwhelmed by gratitude and wondering how they can possibly repay the listener for all they've done.