返
HSK 5

返 (fǎn): return, revert to, restore

fǎn

return, revert to, restore

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Pinyin

fǎn

HSK Level

Level 5

Characters

1

English Meaning

return, revert to, restore

How to Write 返 (fǎn)

返 is written in 7 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.

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Origin of 返

To walk 辶 backwards 反; 反 also provides the pronunciation

What 返 is Made Of

返 is built from 2 components:

辶to walk
反reverse, opposite

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Words Using 返

Common Chinese words that contain 返:

往返

wǎngfǎn

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