zau2 wui4走回
Jyutpingzau2 wui4
Yalejáu wùih
Definition
To walk back; to return on foot.
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How it's used
Native speakers almost exclusively use 走返 instead of 走回 in spoken Cantonese. The character 返 acts as a directional complement indicating a return to a previous location or state. It is highly versatile and can be attached to many verbs of motion to express the concept of returning.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 走返 with 返去. While both involve returning, 走返 emphasizes the act of walking or moving back to a place, whereas 返去 is a more general term for returning to a destination.
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