Definitions
Etymology
Depicts water rotating around in a circle.
About
The character 回 (huí) is a visual ideogram, formed by a smaller square 囗 enclosed within a larger one. This concentric structure originally depicted the swirling motion of a water eddy or whirlpool. From this image of circular movement, its core meaning evolved to represent actions like revolving, turning back, or returning to a starting point. This sense further extended to mean replying, turning back time, and it also functions as a measure word for events or chapters.
Example Sentences Hide
妈妈回来了。
我明天回上海。
她回电话了。
请回答我的问题。
他回家后吃了饭。
我回宿舍拿书。
他回忆起童年时光。
如果你回信，我会很高兴。