来 (lái) — to come
Definition
At HSK 1, 来 is the basic verb "to come" — motion toward the speaker. Heavier siblings like 降临 are for grand/abstract events, and 前来 is formal/respectful.
verb
to come
Examples
- 来。Tā lái le.He came.
- 来？Nǐ lái ma?Are you coming?
- ，来。Wǒ qù, tā lái.I go, he comes.
Grammar
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