Common Meanings
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guī归
To return; to go back to one's original place or state, often implying a journey or a coming back home.
她的归程充满了期待。
Her return journey was filled with anticipation.
to return; to give back; to restore
请将借阅的图书按时归还。
Please return borrowed books on time.
To go towards; to return to; to belong to (often indicating popular support or allegiance).
她凭着出色的能力，众望所归地成为了项目负责人。
With her outstanding capabilities, she was the popular choice to become the project leader.
To combine, merge, or attribute (e.g., credit or blame); to return or belong to a category or place.
这次成功主要归功于团队的合作努力。
This success is mainly attributed to the team's collaborative efforts.
To be responsible for; to belong to.
这项任务最终归谁负责?
Who is ultimately responsible for this task?
Outcome; destination, especially a final one, as in 'guīsù' (final destination, spiritual home).
每个人都在寻找自己的心灵归宿。
Everyone is searching for their own spiritual home.
In abacus calculation, a method for division by a single-digit divisor, as in 'nine-guī' (a set of division rules).
学习珠算，要掌握九归的口诀。
To learn abacus calculation, one must master the mnemonic rhymes of the 'nine-guī' division method.
An ancient term referring to a woman getting married.
她今日于归，喜气洋洋。
She is getting married today, brimming with joy.
To surrender oneself or confess to authorities, especially concerning a crime.
他最终决定向警方自首归案。
He finally decided to surrender himself to the police.