来临 (lái lín): to come, to arrive

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to come, to arrive
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

to approach
to come closer

Chinese explanation

到来
某个时间或事件快要发生或已经接近。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

to come

HSK 7

to face

Example sentences

The weather forecast says a powerful typhoon is about to arrive, and residents in coastal areas have already begun to evacuate.

As winter arrives, temperatures in many northern cities have dropped below zero, and people are putting on thick down jackets.

The approach of the graduation ceremony makes the students both excited and reluctant to part; everyone is busy taking photos to record this unforgettable moment.

The arrival of the Spring Festival means the time for family reunion has come; no matter how far away, people rush home to celebrate the New Year.

As the exam approaches, the library is packed with people; everyone is making a final push for the arrival of the final exams.

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