前来

前來

qiánlái

verb HSK 6 #5,885

Meanings

To come forward — a formal way of saying 'to come.'

欢迎各位前来参加会议。

Huānyíng gèwèi qiánlái cānjiā huìyì.

Welcome everyone for coming to the meeting.

很多游客前来参观。

Hěnduō yóukè qiánlái cānguān.

Many tourists came to visit.

他特地前来道歉。

Tā tèdì qiánlái dàoqiàn.

He came specifically to apologize.

usage

前来 is formal/written Chinese. In everyday speech, just use 来. You'll see 前来 in invitations, news, and official announcements.

前 qián

来 lái