How to say “to come from” in Chinese with 来自
Subj. + 来自 (láizì) + Place / Source
来自 (lái zì) — to come from
Subj. + 来自 (láizì) + Place / Source
HSK 4Verbs来自 (lái zì) — to come from
Rule structure
来自 (láizì) is a verb meaning "to come from, to originate from". It indicates the geographical or source origin.
Rule structure
来自 (láizì) is a verb meaning "to come from, to originate from". It indicates the geographical or source origin.
Examples
他来自中国。
Tā láizì Zhōngguó.
He comes from China.
Examples
他来自中国。
Tā láizì Zhōngguó.
He comes from China.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to come from” in Chinese with 来自?
Use the structure: Subj. + 来自 (láizì) + Place / Source. For example: 他来自中国。 — “He comes from China.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他来自中国。 — “He comes from China.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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