fung6 waan4奉還奉还

Jyutpingfung6 waan4

Yalefuhng wàahn

動詞Rare

Definition

To return something to its original owner with respect or politeness.

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How it's used

This term carries a formal, respectful tone that is rarely used in casual daily conversation. It is most commonly encountered in business contexts, such as refund policies or formal letters, where it emphasizes a sense of duty or professional courtesy. Using it in a casual setting with friends can sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.

Examples

le1呢gin2件gwai3貴zung6重mat6物ban2品，ngo5我jat1一ding6定wui5會jyun4原mat6物fung6奉waan4還。

I will definitely return this valuable item in its original state.

nei5你ze3借zo2咗ge3嘅cin2錢，gei2幾si4時ho2可ji5以fung6奉waan4還bei2畀ngo5我aa4呀？

When can you return the money you borrowed to me?

Common phrases

jyun4原ngan2銀fung6奉waan4還

full refund

jyun4原mat6物fung6奉waan4還

return the item in its original state

Common mistake

Do not use this for returning everyday items like a borrowed pen or a book, as it will sound strangely stiff or ironic. Stick to the common verb 還 for casual situations.