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上来
shànglái
Description
「上来」的意思是从下面到上面来，比如从楼下到楼上。
"上来" means to come from below to above, for example, from downstairs to upstairs.
它也常常放在动词后面，表示动作朝说话的人这边来。
It is also often placed after a verb to indicate the action is coming toward the speaker.
Meanings
上来shànglái
to come up (toward the speaker)
你上来吧，我在三楼。
Come upstairs, I'm on the third floor.
上来shànglái
used after a verb: coming upward or toward speaker
他跑上来跟我说话。
He ran up to talk to me.
上来shànglái
used after a verb: managing to do something
这个问题我答不上来。
I can't answer this question.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
上 (up) + 来 (come), a directional compound showing motion upward toward the speaker.
- Nuance
上来 implies motion toward the speaker; 上去 implies motion away from the speaker.
In videos
“脏过来上来”
“就会有这个边检人员上来查护照”
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