回归 huíguī to return to
to return to; to retreat; regression (statistics)
How to remember 回归: 回 return + 归 to return = to return to.
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How it is used
- To return to (a state, place, role) - 回归自然 (huíguī zìrán) return to nature; 香港回归 (Xiānggǎng huíguī) Hong Kong's return (1997).
- Suggests coming back to an original or proper place; also the statistics term 'regression' (回归分析). Written-leaning.