Hanzi Sheets
來
Practice this character
Practice this character →
Put it in a dictation quiz
Opens the generator pre-filled with 來 and its common words. Adjust grids and print.
No sign-up · Free every day · Print-ready PDF
Stroke order — 8 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 來
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 來 | lái | to come; (used as a substitute for a more specific verb) |
| 本來 | běn lái | original; originally |
| 從來 | cóng lái | always; at all times |
| 後來 | hòu lái | afterwards; later; newly arrived |
| 將來 | jiāng lái | in the future; future |
| 來不及 | lái bu jí | there's not enough time (to do sth); it's too late (to do sth) |
| 來得及 | lái de jí | to have enough time; can do it in time; can still make it |
| 起來 | qǐ lai | to stand up; to get up |
FAQ
How many strokes does 來 have?
來 has 8 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 來?
The pinyin for 來 is lái. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄌㄞˊ.
What does 來 mean in Chinese?
來 means: to come; (used as a substitute for a more specific verb). It appears in common words such as 来、本来、从来.
What is the simplified form of 來?
The simplified form of 來 is 来.