HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
返 — to return
- Reading
- fǎn
- Meaning
- to return; to come back; to go back
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
返 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is fǎn and it means to return; to come back; 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.
返 appears in everyday chinese words such as 往返 (round trip,往返), 返回 (return, come back) and 返还 (return, give back).
Chinese words containing 返
Frequently asked questions
What does 返 mean in Chinese?
返 means to return; to come back; to go back in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 返 read?
返 is read fǎn. Reading it inside real words — 往返 and 返回 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 返 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 返 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 返 in a word?
A common word containing 返 is 往返 (wǎng fǎn) — "round trip,往返". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 返 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 返 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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