拖欠

tuōqiàn

to be in arrears; to default on

Dictionary entry

in arrears; behind in payments; to default on one's debts

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拖
欠

See it in sentences

他拖欠工资。

Tā tuōqiàn gōngzī.

English

He is behind on paying wages.

拖欠的钱要还。

Tuōqiàn de qián yào huán.

English

The money owed must be paid.

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