huí​bào HSK5

repay

回报 (回報) huí​bào
repay verb
to reciprocate, give something in return, or provide a return on an investment or favor

His efforts were finally rewarded handsomely.

report back verb
to return and report on a situation or the outcome of a mission

The scout has returned to report on the enemy's situation to the general.

retaliate verb
to pay someone back for a grievance or to seek revenge

This kind of unreasonable accusation will surely be met with retaliation from the other side.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
25.7 per million appears in 12% of films
Written text
34.3 per million

Details

HSK 2.0
Level 6
HSK 3.0
Level 5

Sources

Definitions
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