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The Chinese word "收回" is formed through the semantic combination of two individual characters: "收", which inherently carries the meaning of collecting, receiving, or taking in, and "回", which denotes returning, reverting, or moving backward. When merged, these characters create a compound where the action of "收" is directed or completed by the concept of "回", resulting in the integrated meaning of taking back, retrieving, or reclaiming something. This formation relies on the conceptual synergy between the characters, allowing them to function as a single unit that expresses a specific action derived from their combined literal senses.
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他收回了那本书。
图书馆收回了过期的图书。
他决定收回自己说过的话。
如果情况有变,我们将收回这个提议。
政府收回了那片土地的开发使用权。