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返 is a phono-semantic compound. The radical 辶 (chuò) indicates movement or travel, while 反 (fǎn), meaning “opposite” or “to turn over,” primarily provides the phonetic element and subtly reinforces the idea of reversal. Together, they convey the core meaning of returning to a starting point or reverting to a prior state. This concept encompasses both physical return and abstract restoration, though the sense of turning back remains central.
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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。