How to Say ‘Come back / return’ in Simplified Chinese
回来
huí lái
[hway-lye]
💬 Usage Tip: [回来] is directional: it means "come back" toward the speaker's side or home base. Compare it with [回去], "go back" away from the speaker.
Phrase Breakdown
回来
huí lái
[hway-lye]
to come back; to return
Used when returning to the speaker's location, home, or a familiar place.
过节回来看看父母很重要。
Coming back during holidays to see your parents is very important.
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