到来 (dào lái) — to arrive; (used as a noun) arrival
Definition
到来 (dàolái) means 'arrival' and is used mainly for events or abstract things (a season, an era, new life), not people reaching a place. It is more literary than 到达, which is the standard verb for arriving at a destination.
verb
to arrive(used as a noun) arrival
Examples
- 到来。Bǐ sài de shí kè zhōng yú dào lái le.The moment of the competition has finally arrived.
- 到来。Xīn shēng huó de dào lái ràng wǒ men chōng mǎn xī wàng.The arrival of a new life fills us with hope.
- 到来，。Suí zhe jià qī de dào lái, dà jiā kě yǐ hǎo hǎo xiū xi.With the arrival of the holiday, everyone can rest well.
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