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March 24, 2026
来回(來回)láihuí(lai2hui2)
来回 (lái huí) refers to the action of making a round trip or traveling back and forth between two places. It is commonly used in contexts such as commuting, traveling, or any repeated journey. The term implies a sense of returning to the starting point after going to another location.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, round trips are common in daily life, especially during festivals when families travel to reunite. The concept of 来回 is often associated with the importance of family and relationships, reflecting the value placed on returning home.
Memory Tip
Imagine a roundabout where cars go in circles, symbolizing the idea of coming and going. The '来' (lái) means 'come' and '回' (huí) means 'return,' just like the cars that come in and go out repeatedly.
Meanings of 来回
láihuí(lai2hui2)
1to make a round trip
2return journey
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Quick Contrast
往返 (wǎngfǎn) refers specifically to the act of going and returning, often used in formal contexts like transportation, while 来回 (lái huí) is more casual and emphasizes the round trip nature of the journey.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a roundabout where cars go in circles, symbolizing the idea of coming and going. The '来' (lái) means 'come' and '回' (huí) means 'return,' just like the cars that come in and go out repeatedly.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 来回 with单程 (dān chéng), which means one-way trip. It is generally informal and widely used in both spoken and written contexts. Common collocations include 来回票 (lái huí piào), meaning round-trip ticket.
HSK Study Tips
While 来回 is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to HSK Level 2 words like 回 (huí), which means 'to return.' Students should focus on understanding how 来回 combines the concepts of going and returning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, round trips are common in daily life, especially during festivals when families travel to reunite. The concept of 来回 is often associated with the importance of family and relationships, reflecting the value placed on returning home.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 来回 to mean only 'to go' without the return aspect, as in '我来回商店' (Wǒ lái huí shāngdiàn), which is incorrect. The correct form would be '我去商店再回来' (Wǒ qù shāngdiàn zài huílái) for 'I will go to the store and come back.'
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Cultural Notes for 来回
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In Chinese culture, round trips are common in daily life, especially during festivals when families travel to reunite. The concept of 来回 is often associated with the importance of family and relationships, reflecting the value placed on returning home.
Frequently Asked Questions about 来回
You can say, '我今天要来回一次学校' (Wǒ jīntiān yào lái huí yīcì xuéxiào), meaning 'I need to make a round trip to school today.'
Yes, you can use 来回 when discussing tickets for trains or buses, such as '买一张来回票' (Mǎi yī zhāng lái huí piào), meaning 'buy a round-trip ticket.'
No, 来回 does not specify distance; it simply refers to the action of returning after going somewhere.
