HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
回 — to return, to go back
- Reading
- huí
- Meaning
- to return, to go back
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
回 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is huí and it means to return, to go back. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
回 appears in everyday chinese words such as 回 (return, go back), 回 (return, go back) and 回去 (return; go back).
Chinese words containing 回
Frequently asked questions
What does 回 mean in Chinese?
回 means to return, to go back in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 回 read?
回 is read huí. Reading it inside real words — 回 and 回 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 回 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 回 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 回 in a word?
A common word containing 回 is 回 (huí) — "return, go back". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 回 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 回 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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