Chinese words · HSK 2

回来

huíláiTraditional 回來

to come back; to return

Every meaning

huílái

  1. to come back; to return

huílai

  1. (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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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).