来自 (lái zì) — to come from (a place or source)
Definition
A neutral, everyday verb meaning 'to come from' (a place, source, or origin). 出身 is reserved for family/background; 来自 works for places, ideas, or information.
verb
to come from (a place or source)
Examples
- 来自？Zhè ge xiǎng fǎ lái zì nǎ běn shū?Which book does this idea come from?
- 来自。Tā lái zì běi jīng.He comes from Beijing.
- 来自。Zhè ge xiāo xi lái zì xīn wén.This news comes from the news.
Grammar
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