Definition
往返 (wǎngfǎn) means 'to go back and forth' or 'to make a round trip' — it is the standard, neutral word for a round trip, especially in travel (e.g., 往返票). 来回 (láihuí) is more colloquial and can also mean 'back and forth repeatedly' as an adverb; 往来 (wǎnglái) is more formal and often refers to social interactions or regular comings and goings.
verb
to go back and forthto make a round trip
Examples
- 往返。Tā měitiān zuò dìtiě wǎng fǎn yú gōngsī hé jiā zhījiān.He takes the subway round trip between company and home every day.
- ，。Zhè zhāng piào shì wǎng fǎn piào, qī tiān yǒuxiào.This ticket is a round-trip ticket, valid for seven days.
- 往返。Zhè cì wǎng fǎn xūyào wǔ gè xiǎoshí.This round trip takes five hours.
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