Definition
复归 is a formal verb meaning 'to return' or 'to revert to a previous state'. It's more literary than 回来 or 回去, often used in philosophical, political, or abstract contexts — like returning to tradition, nature, or an original condition. You'll encounter it in written Chinese, essays, and formal speeches rather than everyday conversation.
v
to returnto revert (to a former state or condition)
Examples
- 复归。Shèhuì yīngdāng fù guī héxié yǔ wěndìng.Society should return to harmony and stability.
- 复归。Tā xīwàng néng fù guī dào jiǎndān de shēnghuó fāngshì.He hopes to return to a simple way of life.
- 复归。Zhè zhǒng chuántǒng zài jìnnián zhújiàn fù guī.This tradition has gradually returned in recent years.
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