重返 (chóng fǎn) — to return to (a place, position, or state)

Definition

重返 emphasizes a deliberate return to a former place, role, or state — stronger and more intentional than the plain 返回. Pairs naturally with abstract or meaningful destinations like 故乡 or 工作岗位.

verb
to return to (a place, position, or state)

Examples

  • 重返
    Tā jué dìng míng nián chóng fǎn gù xiāng.
    He decided to return to his hometown next year.
  • 重返
    Nǐ shén me shí hou chóng fǎn gōng zuò gǎng wèi?
    When will you return to your work post?
  • 重返
    chóng fǎn Xiào yuán, yí qiè rú jiù.
    Returning to campus, everything is as before.

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