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下来 (xià lái): to come down

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 2verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to come down
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 2

Full definitions

to come down
to come down
to descend
used as a directional complement after verbs indicating downward motion
used after verbs to indicate continuation or completion of an action
(completed action marker)
(after verb of motion

Chinese explanation

从高处到低处，或从远处到说话人所在的位置
表示动作或状态从过去持续到现在，常放在动词后面
也表示从上级到下级、从公开到私下等方向。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

down

HSK 1

to come

Example sentences

He comes down from upstairs.

Please put the backpack down.

The teacher entered the classroom, and the students all quieted down.

This tradition has been passed down continuously.

Please write down your name.

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