COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 來 is built
Traditional etymology note: A wheat plant that has just borne fruit; compare 来
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How to Write 來 (lái) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to arrive, to come, to return; in the future, later on
láiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lái
來
to arrive, to come, to return; in the future, later on
Common words
lái
來
to arrive, to come, to return; in the future, later on
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 來
Say “lái” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 來
Common words and phrases
lái
to arrive, to come, to return; in the future, later on
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“來”。
Zhège zì shì “lái”.
This character is “來”.
我正在学习“來”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lái” zì.
I am learning the character “來”.
请写一遍“來”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lái”.
Please write “來” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 來?
來 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 來 (lái) mean?
來 (lái) means to arrive, to come, to return; in the future, later on.
What is the radical of 來?
The radical of 來 is 人, associated with Not yet classified.