CasualThanks & Apologies

How to say "I owe you one" in Chinese

我欠你一个人情

wǒ qiàn nǐ yī gè rénqíng

Pronunciation tip: "wore chyen nee ee guh run-cheeng"

Example Sentences

谢了,我欠你一个人情。

Xiè le, wǒ qiàn nǐ yī gè rénqíng.

Thanks, I owe you one.

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