回来
huíláiTraditional 回來
to come back; to return
Every meaning
huílái
- to come back; to return
huílai
- (after a verb) back (as in 拿回来)
In a sentence
爸爸什么时候回来?
When is Dad coming back?
别忘了把书拿回来。
Don't forget to bring the book back.
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In the Library
星期四晚上,曹云问:“妈妈,你什么时候回来?
我的小猫杯子,回来了。
过了一会儿,爸爸回来了。
Its characters
Words with 回
Words with 来
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).