潜回 (qián huí) — to sneak back; to return secretly
Definition
A compound verb meaning to return secretly, often to a place one was forced or chose to leave. The first element 潜 emphasizes stealth (sneaking, going underwater), not just quietness.
verb
to sneak backto return secretly
Examples
- ，潜回。Tā huà zhuāng chéng gōng rén, qián huí le chǎng qū.He disguised as a worker and snuck back into the factory area.
- 潜回，。Tè gōng mì mì qián huí běn guó, jì xù zhí xíng rèn wu.The agent secretly returned to his country to continue the mission.
- 潜回。Tā men chèn yè sè qián huí yíng dì.They sneaked back to camp under cover of night.
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