Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
归
guī
Description
"归"的意思是回到原来的地方，比如回家。
"归" means to return to the original place, such as going home.
我们常说"归还"，就是把东西还给别人。
We often say "归还", which means to give something back to someone.
Meanings
归guī
to return; to go back
他每年都要归家过年。
He goes home every year for the New Year.
归还guīhuán
to give back; to return something
请把书归还给图书馆。
Please return the book to the library.
归guī
to belong to; to be attributed to
这件事归我管。
This matter is under my responsibility.
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Notes
- Etymology
归 originally depicted a bride returning; now means 'return' or 'belong to'.
- Nuance
归 is more formal or written than the everyday spoken 回.
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