Singaporean Mandarin Database

This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.

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回

huí

返

fǎn

to return to

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生活用语

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生活用语

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释义

动词

回或回到。

DEFINITION

Verb

Come back or go back to.

由来
  • “回返”和“返回”同义。“回返”一词含有回到原点或往回走的意思，即“返回”。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The terms “回返” and “返回” are synonymous. Both mean to return to the starting point or go back the same way.
例句
新的一年，无论是回返校园上课的学生，或居家办公的成人回到久违的办公室，都可能面对适应不良的问题。（《联合早报》， 25/1/2022）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
In the new year, students returning to school and adults going back to the office after working from home for a long time may have problems adjusting. (Lianhe Zaobao, 25/1/2022)
其他地区用语

返回（大陆）

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

返回 (Mainland China)

参考资料
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