English–Chinese
“go back first” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiān huí qù
Example
我先回去了，你们慢慢聊。wǒ xiān huí qù le nǐ men màn màn liáo
I'm heading back first, so you all can take your time chatting.
How to say “go back first” in Chinese
“Go back first” in Chinese is 先回去 (xiān huí qù).
Someone breaks away from the present scene and returns in the direction of a familiar former place.
Example sentences with 先回去
我忘了钱包，就先回去拿一下。wǒ wàng le qián bāo jiù xiān huí qù ná yí xià
I forgot my wallet, so I'll go back first to get it.
Tips for using 先回去
- English speakers may hear "first" as part of a larger sequence, but here it commonly marks a speaker's own early exit while the remaining activity continues.