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    Expressing 'to go home' with 回家 (huíjiā)

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    Structure

    没有 + 回家

    Explanation

    回家 (huíjiā) is a verb meaning 'to go home' or 'to return home.' It combines 回 (to return) and 家 (home). It is one of the most commonly used verb phrases in everyday Chinese.

    Examples

    • 今天太累了，我想早点回家。

      Jīntiān tài lèi le, wǒ xiǎng zǎo diǎn huí jiā.

      I'm so tired today, I want to go home early.

    • 过年的时候，大家都赶着回家和家人团聚。

      Guònián de shíhòu, dàjiā dōu gǎnzhe huí jiā hé jiārén tuánjù.

      During Chinese New Year, everyone rushes home to reunite with their family.

    • 他下班以后直接回家做饭了。

      Tā xiàbān yǐhòu zhíjiē huí jiā zuòfàn le.

      After getting off work, he went straight home to cook.

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