来
come; happen; future; always; filler
Meanings
16 senses · 77 examplesverb
to come; to arrive; to approach
Standard directional verb, most commonly used basic meaning, opposite of 去
He comes to school for class every morning.
Welcome all guests to attend this meeting.
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I received a letter from Beijing.
Several new colleagues joined us last week.
Friends from my hometown brought lots of local specialties.
verb
to occur; to arise; to happen
Used for abstract events, problems, or seasonal changes
This project has encountered many difficulties and problems.
After the start of spring, the busy farming season arrives.
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The epidemic suddenly broke out, disrupting everyone's plans.
Good luck finally came, and he was admitted to his ideal university.
New opportunities and challenges have come together.
verb
to perform an action; to do
informalUsed to avoid repeating specific verbs, often in casual spoken Chinese
Stop messing around and disturbing others' work.
How about we play a game of Chinese chess?
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Let's have a football game after work.
Take a break, let me finish this task.
He always uses the same old tricks, no one believes him anymore.
verb
to be capable; to be able
Used to express ability or feasibility in social interaction, thinking, or action
They get along very well, often chatting together until late at night.
I can't sing this high-pitched song, it's too high.
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I can't work out this complicated math problem.
He can't get along with strangers, he's quite introverted.
I can't handle this kind of situation, please help me.
verb
to intend to; to prepare to
Used to indicate the intention to perform the following action
Please read this passage aloud for everyone.
Let's all work together to find a solution to this problem.
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The teacher asked us to do this experiment together.
Today we will learn new grammar knowledge together.
Please applaud this excellent contestant.
verb
to come to do something
Indicates the purpose of the speaker's arrival
We came specially to congratulate you on your wedding.
He asked for leave to go home and visit his family.
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All our classmates came to your birthday party.
Reporters came specially to interview this Olympic champion.
We came here to learn advanced management experience.
verb
to use as; to take as
Used to express the means or purpose of an action
He picked a large lotus leaf to use as an umbrella to block the sun.
What reasonable reason can you use to persuade him?
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We use this money to support children in poor mountainous areas.
He uses online courses to improve his English level.
We should use the law to protect our legitimate rights and interests.
particle
used in questions
informalUsed in colloquial questions to recall past actions or statements
When did I say this? I forgot.
Where did you say you would take me to play yesterday?
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What time did we agree to meet last week?
What did he just say to me?
What was the name of this book again?
adjective
future; coming
Used to refer to the next year, day, or upcoming period
Next year is my zodiac year, I will wear red clothes.
There will be plenty of time in the future, we will have many chances to meet later.
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Future technological development will bring great changes to our lives.
We have prepared for the coming year's harvest.
I want to become an excellent doctor in the future.
noun
time; period; since
Used to refer to a period of time from the past to the present
From ancient times to the present, people have always pursued peace.
In recent years, China's technological development has been very rapid.
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It's been a long time since we met, we haven't seen each other for five years.
Over the past two thousand years, this cultural tradition has continued to the present.
For a long time, we have adhered to the business philosophy of integrity first.
particle
approximate number
informalUsed in colloquial speech to express an approximate quantity or age
I have been here for about ten days and haven't adapted to the climate yet.
He is around fifty years old this year, and looks much younger than his actual age.
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This village has about three hundred households and a population of over a thousand people.
This watermelon is about three jin heavy, enough for our whole family to eat.
The school is about two li away from my home, a ten-minute walk.
particle
used for listing reasons
Used in formal or structured speech to list multiple reasons or purposes
This business trip, first is to report on work, second is to visit clients, third is to attend an industry seminar.
I don't want to go to the party, first because I'm too tired, second because there are no interesting topics.
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We chose this plan, first because the cost is lower, second because it's easy to operate, third because it's safer.
The reasons for his resignation are, first, dissatisfaction with the salary, second, too much work pressure, third, limited development space.
I like spring, first because the weather is warm, second because hundreds of flowers are in bloom, third because I can go out for a walk in the countryside.
noun
surname Lai
Used as a family name
Teacher Lai is a key Chinese teacher in our school.
I have a colleague with the surname Lai, everyone calls him Brother Lai.
particle
filler word in poetry, sayings, and street cries
dialectNo actual meaning, only used to adjust rhythm and rhyme in folk art, poetry, or street vendors' calls
In the first lunar month, it's the new spring, every family pastes Spring Festival couplets.
No worries about food or clothing, life is sweeter than honey.
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Selling candied hawthorns! Black and white mulberries and big cherries!
In the second lunar month, it's warm, swallows fly back to build new nests.
Selling fried dough twists and fried cakes, fresh out of the oven and hot!
verb
towards the speaker
Standard directional complement indicating movement towards the speaker
Please bring over the hoe over there.
Exciting good news has come from all fronts.
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He ran over and told me a secret.
Mom brought over a cup of steaming hot tea.
Melodic piano music came from afar.
verb
indicates result or state
Used to indicate the result, state, or extent of an action
He wrote freely and completed a beautiful calligraphy work.
I woke up after a nap and it was already twelve noon.
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After talking for a long time, we still haven't found a solution to the problem.
It looks like this year's grain output will exceed expectations.
I assume you already knew this news a long time ago.