往返

wǎng fǎn

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to go back and forth; to go to and fro; to do a round trip

Word relationships

Related words

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• 双向 shuāng xiàng 双向 shuāng xiàng bidirectional round-trip ticket vs. two-way direction: bidirectional

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 往返 (round trip) with 来回 (back and forth), which can also mean repeatedly.

Formality

往返 is more formal than 来回, commonly used in written contexts and official announcements.

Example Sentences

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我每天 往返 学校和家。

I go back and forth between school and home every day.

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Child Words of 往返

• 往 往 wǎng: to go (in a direction)
• 返 返 fǎn: to return (to)