How to Say ‘This time when I came back’ in Simplified Chinese
这次回来
zhè cì huí lái
[juh tsuh hway-lye]
💬 Usage Tip: [这次] means "this time," and it often comes before the event you're talking about: [这次回来] "this time coming back," [这次见面] "this time meeting." It sets the occasion first, then the action.
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative word meaning this. It points to something near in time or context, such as this visit.
这次回来，大家都很高兴。
This time coming back, everyone is very happy.
次
cì
[tsuh]
time; occasion; sequence
Used as a measure word for occurrences or times an event happens, as in this time or next time.
这次回来，我想看看爸妈。
This time I came back, I want to see my parents.
回来
huí lái
[hway-lye]
to come back; to return
Used when returning to the place where the speaker is, or returning home/from elsewhere.
孩子这周末回来，一家人很开心。
The child is coming back this weekend, and the whole family is very happy.
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