Returning and going back
In words like 回去, 回来, 返回, and 回头, 回 (huí) indicates a movement back to a previous place or direction.
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In words like 回去, 回来, 返回, and 回头, 回 (huí) indicates a movement back to a previous place or direction.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 回 is used in context
A spiral path inside an enclosure (囗) — to return or revolve around.
to return
to turn round; to turn one's head
In words like 回答, 回信, 回复, and 回应, 回 (huí) indicates an exchange of information or a response.
In words like 回忆, 回顾, 回收, and 回升, 回 (huí) indicates returning to a previous state or looking back at the past.
bring back a report
to withdraw; to retract; to recall
He returns home at five o'clock in the afternoon.
I will return to Beijing tomorrow.
I return home at six every day.
Beautiful memories make me feel warm.
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