How to link actions with 来 (lái) in Chinese
Verb Phrase 1 + 来 (lái) + Verb Phrase 2
来 (lái) — “to” linking actions
Verb Phrase 1 + 来 (lái) + Verb Phrase 2
HSK 4Verbs来 (lái) — “to” linking actions
Rule structure
来 (lái) can be used as a dummy verb linking a means/method to a purpose, meaning "in order to, so as to". It's less formal than 以 (yǐ).
Rule structure
来 (lái) can be used as a dummy verb linking a means/method to a purpose, meaning "in order to, so as to". It's less formal than 以 (yǐ).
Examples
我们开个会来讨论这个问题。
Wǒmen kāi gè huì lái tǎolùn zhège wèntí.
We'll hold a meeting to discuss this issue.
Examples
我们开个会来讨论这个问题。
Wǒmen kāi gè huì lái tǎolùn zhège wèntí.
We'll hold a meeting to discuss this issue.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say ““to” linking actions” in Chinese with 来?
Use the structure: Verb Phrase 1 + 来 (lái) + Verb Phrase 2. For example: 我们开个会来讨论这个问题。 — “We'll hold a meeting to discuss this issue.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我们开个会来讨论这个问题。 — “We'll hold a meeting to discuss this issue.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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