归国 (guī guó) — to return to one's home country (formal)

Definition

Formal, written-style verb meaning 'to return to one's home country' — often used for scholars, scientists, or overseas students coming back after a long stay abroad.

verb
to return to one's home country (formal)

Examples

  • 归国
    Tā qù nián guī guó le, xiàn zài zài běi jīng gōng zuò.
    He returned to his country last year and now works in Beijing.
  • Zhè wèi kē xué jiā céng guī guò liǎng cì guó, měi cì dōu hěn duǎn zàn.
    This scientist has returned to his country twice, each time very briefly.
  • 归国
    Xǔ duō liú xué shēng bì yè hòu xuǎn zé guī guó fā zhǎn.
    Many international students choose to return to their country for development after graduation.

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