hǎi
guī

slang
common

Meaning of 海归

海归 means to return to one's home country after studying or working overseas, often to start a business or seek employment; a person who has returned to their home country after studying or working overseas; overseas returnee. Pronounced hǎi guī.

  • to return to one's home country after studying or working overseas, often to start a business or seek employment
  • a person who has returned to their home country after studying or working overseas; overseas returnee

Definitions & Examples

shuò
shì
hòu
xuǎn
hǎi
guī
huí
guó
chuàng
 

After finishing his master's degree, he chose to return home to start a business.

Hěn
duō
liú
xué
shēng
hòu
miàn
lín
liú
zài
wài
miàn
hái
shì
hǎi
guī
de
xuǎn
 

Many international students face the choice of staying abroad or returning home after graduation.

Hǎi
guī
pài
wǎng
wǎng
yǒu
guó
shì
běn
jīng
yàn
de
shuāng
chóng
yōu
shì
 

The 'sea turtle' faction often has the dual advantages of international perspective and local experience.

Measure Words

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Primary
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