过来

guò lái
HSK 2Verb (动)

Basic Meaning

v
Used as a main verb to indicate movement towards the speaker or a specified point.
to come over (from another location to the speaker or subject)
从另一个地点向说话人(或叙述的对象)所在地来。
Words:
走过来游过来
Antonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(cóng)()()(duì)(miàn)(zǒu)(guò)(lái)
    He walked over from across the street.
  2. (qǐng)(yóu)(guò)(lái)(zhè)()(shuǐ)(hěn)(qiǎn)
    Please swim over, the water here is shallow.
v
Often follows verbs of movement or orientation, e.g., 转过来 (turn around).
used after a verb to indicate turning or changing direction towards oneself
用在动词后,表示人或物随动作改变方向,面向自己。
Words:
侧过来扭过来
Sentences:
  1. (qǐng)()(tóu)()(guò)(lái)()(diǎn)
    Please tilt your head a bit towards me.
  2. ()(niǔ)(guò)(lái)(kàn)(zhe)()
    She turned around to look at me.
v
Common in negative or potential forms, e.g., 忙不过来 (too busy to handle).
used after a verb to indicate sufficiency of time, ability, or quantity (often with 得 or 不)
用在动词后,表示时间、能力、数量充分(多跟“得”或“不”连用)。
Words:
忙不过来干不过来
Sentences:
  1. ()(gōng)(zuò)(tài)(duō)(máng)()(guò)(lái)
    I have too much work and can't handle it all.
  2. (zhè)(xiē)(rèn)(wu)()()()(rén)(gàn)()(guò)(lái)
    I can't do all these tasks by myself.
v
Similar to sense 1 but as a complement, emphasizing arrival at the speaker's place.
used after a verb to indicate coming to one's location
用在动词后,表示来到自己所在的地方。
Words:
跑过来跳过来奔过来
Sentences:
  1. (xiǎo)(gǒu)(gāo)(xìng)(de)(pǎo)(guò)(lái)
    The puppy happily ran over.
  2. ()(tiào)(guò)(lái)(jiē)(zhù)(le)(qiú)
    He jumped over and caught the ball.
v
Often used with verbs related to recovery or realization, e.g., 醒过来 (wake up).
used after a verb to indicate returning to a normal or original state
用在动词后,表示回到原来的、正常的状态。
Words:
醒过来觉悟过来
Sentences:
  1. ()(zhōng)()(xǐng)(guò)(lái)(le)
    He finally woke up.
  2. ()(màn)(màn)(jué)()(guò)(lái)()()(zuò)(cuò)(le)
    I gradually realized that I was wrong.
v
Common in phrases like 过来人 (someone who has experienced something).
to pass through a period or test
通过某个时期或某种考验。
Words:
过来人过来话
Sentences:
  1. (zuò)(wéi)(guò)(lái)(rén)()()()(gěi)()()(xiē)(jiàn)()
    As someone who has been through it, I can give you some advice.
  2. ()(duàn)(kùn)(nán)(shí)()()(men)(zhōng)()(guò)(lái)(le)
    We finally got through that difficult period.

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