来 (lái)
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
Meaning
English: To come
To move toward the speaker or a place.
Examples
🗣 请来我家吃饭。
💬 Please come to my home for dinner.
Etymology
‘来’ (lái) is derived from ancient usage meaning ‘to come’ and indicates movement toward the speaker or a destination.
How & Where It’s Used
‘来’ is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in everyday conversations and written language.
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Tags: verb, movement