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CHINESE CHARACTER
fǎn
返
返
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return
- Numbered pinyin
- fan3
- English meanings
- to return; to go back; to reverse
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whatever
rebel
to gallop
float; general
edgy
offend
measure word (events)
numerous; complicated; prosperous
to turn over
model; scope
peddle; dealer
food
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Related words
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- 返回
- 往返
- 返还
- 返校
- 返程