English–Chinese
“return” in Chinese
How to say “return” in Chinese
“Return” in Chinese is 归还 (guī huán).
A temporarily held thing goes back to its owner or to the place where it belongs.
Example sentences with 归还
租车到期请按时把车归还。zū chē dào qī qǐng àn shí bǎ chē guī huán
Please return the car on time when the rental period ends.
Tips for using 归还
- Everyday speakers often choose 还 (huán, "give back") for borrowed books or money, while the longer compound appears more often in formal notices and written language.
Other Chinese words for “return”
这项投资的收益很高。zhè xiàng tóu zī de shōu yì hěn gāo
The return on this investment is very high.
他晚上会返回家里。tā wǎn shàng huì fǎn huí jiā lǐ
He returns home in the evening.
这件衣服可以退吗？zhè jiàn yī fú ké yǐ tuì ma
Can this item of clothing be returned?
他终于回归了家乡。tā zhōng yú huí guī le jiā xiāng
He finally returned to his hometown.
请把书返还给图书馆。qǐng bǎ shū fǎn huán gěi tú shū guǎn
Please return the book to the library.
战争结束后，许多人重返家园。zhàn zhēng jié shù hòu xǔ duō rén chóng fǎn jiā yuán
After the war ended, many people returned home.
这件衣服可以退换吗？zhè jiàn yī fú ké yǐ tuì huàn ma
Can this item of clothing be returned or exchanged?
如果不合适，可以退货。rú guǒ bù hé shì ké yǐ tuì huò
If it doesn't fit, you can return it.
请把帽子退还给他。qǐng bǎ mào zi tuì huán gěi tā
Please return the hat to him.