囘 (huí) - An archaic variant of 回, meaning to return, & a time, an occasion.

囘Tone 2

huí ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 囗

枫惠

囘 · huí

An archaic variant of 回, meaning to return, to go back, to answer;

a time, an occasion.

An archaic variant of 回, meaning to return,a time, an occasion.

Usage highlights

Return homeReplyRecoveryCycleGo backTurn around

Synonyms

  • 回— return; go back (modern standard form)
  • 返— return; come back
  • 归— return; go back to

Antonyms

  • 去— go; leave
  • 往— go toward; proceed
  • 离— leave; depart from

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He returned home (回家).
  • This is my second time (第二次).
  • Please reply to the letter (回信).
  • The season cycles (季节轮回).

Collocations

  • Return home(回家)
  • Reply(回答)
  • Recovery(恢复)
  • Cycle(轮回)
  • Go back(回去)
  • Turn around(回头)

Idioms

  • A change of heart(回心转意)
  • To return to one's original state(返璞归真)
  • To go round and begin again(周而复始)
  • To beat a retreat(打道回府)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 囘 is an ancient form of 回, found in historical texts and calligraphy.
  • The character's enclosed structure symbolizes the concept of circling back or returning to the origin.
  • In Buddhist context, 轮回 (reincarnation) uses this character to represent the cycle of rebirth.

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