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回來
huílái
Description
「回來」的意思是回到原来的地方，比如回到家里或者回到出发的地方。
"回來" means to return to the original place, such as going back home or to the starting point.
我们常常说「回来」，也可以放在动词后面，表示动作朝说话人的方向。
We often say "回來", and it can also be placed after a verb to indicate the action is toward the speaker.
Meanings
回來huílái
to come back; to return
爸爸每天六点回来。
Dad comes home at six every day.
回來huílái
back (verb complement showing return toward speaker)
请把书拿回来。
Please bring the book back.
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Notes
- Etymology
回 (return) + 來 (come), so literally 'return-come', i.e. come back toward the speaker.
- Nuance
use 回来 for coming toward speaker, 回去 for going away from speaker.
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