| 债务 | zhài wù | debt; liability; amount due; indebtedness | |
| 国债 | guó zhài | national debt; government debt | |
| 债券HSK 6 | zhài quàn | bond; debenture | |
| 债权 | zhài quán | creditor's rights (law) | |
| 外债 | wài zhài | foreign debt |
| 1 | This debt will mature next year. | |
| 2 | Gambling can lead to debt. | |
| 3 | The bond market is affected by economic fluctuations. | |
| 4 | The war caused years of debt burden. | |
| 5 | Don't borrow money lightly, it will create financial pressure. |