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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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