返回 (fǎn huí) — to return, to come back, to go back

Definition

Neutral verb 'to return (to)' used for both people and things, often in slightly formal or written contexts like travel or tech. Direction-neutral — 回来 is 'come back', 回去 is 'go back'.

verb
to returnto come backto go back

Examples

  • 返回
    Tā míng tiān fǎn huí běi jīng.
    He will return to Beijing tomorrow.
  • 返回
    Tā xià wǔ sān diǎn fǎn huí jiā.
    She returns home at three in the afternoon.
  • 返回
    Wǒ men hái méi fǎn huí gōng sī.
    We haven't returned to the office yet.

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