回 (huí)

to circle; to go back; to turn around; to answer; to return; to revolv

Etymology

Depicts water rotating around in a circle.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“回，轉也。从囗，中象回轉形。囘，古文。”

Example sentences

  1. 回家。 — Go home.
  2. 回家！ — Go home!
  3. 回来。 — Back in.
  4. 回来！ — Come back.
  5. 回答我。 — Answer me this.

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