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来
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Stroke order — 7 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 来
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 来 | lái | to come; (used as a substitute for a more specific verb) |
| 本来 | běn lái | original; originally |
| 从来 | cóng lái | always; at all times |
| 后来 | hòu lái | afterwards; later; newly arrived |
| 将来 | jiāng lái | in the future; future |
| 来不及 | lái bu jí | there's not enough time (to do sth); it's too late (to do sth) |
| 来得及 | lái de jí | to have enough time; can do it in time; can still make it |
| 起来 | qǐ lai | to stand up; to get up |
FAQ
How many strokes does 来 have?
来 has 7 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 来?
The pinyin for 来 is lái. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄌㄞˊ.
What does 来 mean in Chinese?
来 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 traditional form of 来?
The traditional form of 来 is 來.