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

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Handwriting

歸來
歸
來
归来
归
来

Example sentences

He returned safely from overseas.
看到孩子平安歸來,他的內心充滿了喜悅。
看到孩子平安归来,他的内心充满了喜悦。
Seeing the child return home safely, his heart was filled with joy.
她一心盼望著孩子能平安歸來。
她一心盼望著孩子能平安归来。
She whole-heartedly looks forward to the child returning safely.

Usage Notes

Used especially for returning from a long distance or long absence.

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