汉Chaim Learning Center
Everyday characterShape

来

lái

come

Frequency
#15Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

一oneShape米riceShape来come

Originally a picture of wheat; borrowed to mean "come"

Shape Parts match by shape only.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Words 3

  • 来láicomeHSK 1 Estimated
  • 后来hòuláilater; afterwardsHSK 3 Estimated
  • 起来qǐláiget upHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 5

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  • 对不起，我来晚了。Duìbuqǐ, wǒ lái wǎn le.Sorry, I'm late.
  • 欢迎你来我家！Huānyíng nǐ lái wǒ jiā!Welcome to my home!
  • 春天来了，花都开了。Chūntiān lái le, huā dōu kāi le.Spring has come and the flowers have all bloomed.
  • 小心！车来了！Xiǎoxīn! Chē lái le!Careful! A car is coming!
  • 太阳出来了。Tàiyáng chūlái le.The sun has come out.