English–Chinese
“back and forth” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlái huí
Example
孩子在院子里来回跑。hái zi zài yuàn zi lǐ lái huí pǎo
The child runs back and forth in the yard.
How to say “back and forth” in Chinese
“Back and forth” in Chinese is 来回 (lái huí).
Movement that travels one way and then the other, often repeating along the same path.
Example sentences with 来回
客人在大厅里来回走动，显得有些不安。kè rén zài dà tīng lǐ lái huí zǒu dòng xiǎn de yǒu xiē bù ān
The guest walked back and forth in the lobby, looking a little uneasy.
Tips for using 来回
- When counting journeys, context shows whether the word refers to one completed out-and-back journey or repeated movement; a number or classifier can make the count clear.