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进来

jìnlái

Description

“进来”的意思是从外面走到里面,方向是朝着说话的人。

"进来" means to move from outside to inside, with the direction towards the speaker.

我们常常用它请别人进到房间里,比如说“请进来”。

We often use it to invite someone into a room, for example, "请进来" (please come in).

Meanings

进来jìnlái

to come in (toward the speaker)

外面很冷,你快进来吧。

It's cold outside, come in quickly.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    进 (enter) + 来 (come), a directional compound meaning movement inward toward the speaker.

  • Nuance

    use 进来 when moving toward the speaker; use 进去 when moving away.

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