lái
verb HSK 1 #27

Meanings

  1. 1 to come

Examples

Nǐ lái wǒ jiā ba.
Come to my house.
Tā shénme shíhou lái?
When is he coming?
Qǐng jìn lái!
Please come in!

Tips

usage
is one of the most versatile verbs in Chinese. Beyond 'to come,' it can replace other verbs casually: (let me do it), (give me a cup of tea).
grammar
is used as a directional complement after other verbs to show movement toward the speaker: 走过 (walk over here), (bring here).

Stroke Order

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