return; turn back; double back
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to turn back; to return (to the starting point); to double back
Typically implies returning to the original location due to an obstacle, change of plans, or forgotten items. Often used for transportation, travel, or hiking contexts.
Fēi飞
jī机
yīn因
jī机
xiè械
gù故
zhàng障
，
qǐ起
fēi飞
bù不
jiǔ久
jí即
zhé折
fǎn返
yuán原
jī机
chǎng场
。
Due to mechanical failure, the plane turned back to the original airport shortly after takeoff.
Tā他
zǒu走
dào到
bàn半
lù路
tū突
rán然
xiǎng想
qǐ起
wàng忘
le了
dài带
qián钱
bāo包
，
zhǐ只
hǎo好
zhé折
fǎn返
huí回
jiā家
qù去
ná拿
。
He suddenly remembered halfway that he had forgotten his wallet, so he had to turn back home to get it.
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Yóu由
yú于
tiān天
qì气
è恶
liè劣
，
dēng登
shān山
duì队
bù不
dé得
bù不
zhé折
fǎn返
dà大
běn本
yíng营
。
Due to severe weather, the climbing team had to turn back to base camp.