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The character "返", representing the concept of returning, is formed by the radical "辶" denoting movement and the component "反" implying reversal or opposition, structurally conveying the idea of moving backward to an origin. Its etymology consistently points to a core meaning of turning back or going back to a starting point, a sense that has remained central throughout its history. While the character's fundamental significance has been stable, its usage has extended over time to encompass metaphorical returns, such as reverting to a prior state or restoring something to its former condition, without substantial change to its graphical composition or essential meaning derived from its constituent parts.
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我明天返回学校。
他往返于北京和上海。
我的返程机票已经订好了。
这个产品需要返工。
请返还我的书籍。
公司返聘他作为顾问。
经过修改，方案得以返工。
在多次往返后，他们达成了协议。