Chinese
huílái
Meaning: to return; to come back
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他已經從國外回來了。
他已经从国外回来了。
He has already returned from abroad.
媽,我回來了。
Mom, I'm back.
他畢業後離開了家鄉,此後很少回來。
He left his hometown after graduation, and rarely came back after that.
爹,我回來了!
Dad, I'm back!
他專程從國外回來參加婚禮。
He made a special trip from abroad to attend the wedding.

Usage Notes

Used when the movement is towards the speaker or the original place.

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