How to Say ‘To return; to go back’ in Traditional Chinese
回
💬 Usage Tip: [回] is the “go back/return” action. You’ll often hear it in daily life like [回家] (go home).
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Around Lunar New Year, [回] shows up a lot because many people travel to [回家] for the reunion.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
回
[huí]
to return; to go back
A common verb meaning “to return/go back” to a place. In Chinese New Year context, it often appears in phrases like 回家 (go home) for reunion.
過年要回家陪家人團圓。
For Lunar New Year, you should go home and reunite with your family.
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