回娘家

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Chinese

to circle; to go back; to turn around
to circle; to go back; to turn around; to answer; to return; to revolve; (a measure word for matters or actions) a time; Islam
 
married woman's parents' home
trad. (回娘家) 娘家
simp. #(回娘家) 娘家

Pronunciation


Verb

回娘家

  1. (of a married woman) to return to her parents' home for a visit
  2. (figurative) to return to one's old place, former job, etc.