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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
回去huíqùto returnHSK 2, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #427, Easy
回去huíqùto go backHSK 2, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #427, Easy
huíqù(hui2qu4)hui qu T2
  1. 1to return
  2. 2to go back
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March 24, 2026

回去huíqù(hui2qu4)

The phrase '回去' (huí qù) means 'to return' or 'to go back', typically referring to the act of going back to a place where one has previously been. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing plans to go home or return to a previous location.

Strokes11Frequency#427DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, returning home is an important theme, especially during festivals like the Spring Festival (春节), when many people travel long distances to reunite with their families.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person saying goodbye as they '回' (turn back) and '去' (go) to their home. Picture them turning around, waving, and heading back. The character '回' looks like a house with a roof, symbolizing returning home.

Meanings of 回去

huíqù(hui2qu4)
1to return
2to go back
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回去Simplified
11Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL1YCTL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 回去

Quick Contrast

返回 (fǎnhuí) - use '回去' when emphasizing the act of going back to a specific place, while '返回' often implies a more formal or deliberate return.

Usage Notes

'回去' is often used in informal contexts, but can also be appropriate in more formal settings depending on the situation. Be careful not to confuse it with '回到', which means 'to arrive back at' a specific location. Also, remember that '去' here is not a standalone verb; it is part of the phrase.

HSK Study Tips

While '回去' may not appear directly in HSK lists, it incorporates vocabulary and structures essential for HSK level 2 and beyond. Focus on the individual characters and practice using them in sentences about returning to places.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '回去' with '去回', which is incorrect. The correct phrase is '回去', indicating a return action, while '去回' does not exist in Mandarin.

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Component Characters

回huíto circle
HSK 16 strokes囗
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去qùto go
HSK 15 strokes厶
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How to say to return in Chinese

“to return” in Chinese is回去huíqù

The phrase '回去' (huí qù) means 'to return' or 'to go back', typically referring to the act of going back to a place where one has previously been. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing plans to go home or return to a previous location.

When to use 回去

'回去' is often used in informal contexts, but can also be appropriate in more formal settings depending on the situation. Be careful not to confuse it with '回到', which means 'to arrive back at' a specific location. Also, remember that '去' here is not a standalone verb; it is part of the phrase.

回去 or something close to it

返回 (fǎnhuí) - use '回去' when emphasizing the act of going back to a specific place, while '返回' often implies a more formal or deliberate return.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '回去' with '去回', which is incorrect. The correct phrase is '回去', indicating a return action, while '去回' does not exist in Mandarin.

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'回去' can refer to returning to any location, not just home, but it is often used in that context.

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