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要来
yào lái
Description
"要来"的意思是想要得到某个东西，或者说某人打算来。
"要来" means to want to get something, or that someone intends to come.
这个词很常用，可以说"我要来一杯咖啡"，也可以说"他明天要来"。
This word is very common; you can say "我要来一杯咖啡" or "他明天要来".
Meanings
要来yào lái
to be going to come; will come
他说明天要来我家。
He said he will come to my house tomorrow.
要来yào lái
to ask for and get something
我要来一杯热水。
I want a cup of hot water.
要来yào lái
to obtain by asking (as request)
我跟朋友要来了他的电话号码。
I asked my friend for his phone number.
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Notes
- Etymology
要 (want/will) + 来 (come); meaning depends on context and tone.
- Nuance
as 'will come' 要 is auxiliary; as 'ask for' 来 acts as a directional result.
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