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来自 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say láizì slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
“来自”用来表示某人或某物的来源。
láizì láidé bǎogěng mén rén huò shì wù de lóumíng.
“来自” is used to indicate the origin of a person or thing.
Context note
这个词常用于介绍某人的国籍或物品的产地。
zhè gè cí cháng yòng yú jièshào mén rén de guójiā huò shì wù pǐn de dǎchǎi.
This word is commonly used to introduce a person's nationality or the origin of an item.
5 examples
他来自中国。
tā lái zì zhōng guó。
He comes from China.
这个玩具来自日本。
zhè ge wán jù lái zì rì běn。
This toy comes from Japan.
这本书来自图书馆。
zhè běn shū lái zì tú shū guǎn。
This book comes from the library.
他妈妈来自法国。
tā mā ma lái zì fǎ guó。
His mother is from France.
这个水果来自果园。
zhè ge shuǐ guǒ lái zì guǒ yuán。
This fruit comes from the orchard.
5 mini stories
小明来自北京，他喜欢中国的美食。
xiǎo míng lái zì běi jīng， tā xǐ huan zhōng guó de měi shí。
Xiaoming comes from Beijing; he likes Chinese food.
小红来自上海，她喜欢去博物馆。
xiǎo hóng lái zì shàng hǎi， tā xǐ huan qù bó wù guǎn。
Xiaohong comes from Shanghai; she likes to visit museums.
小华来自广州，他喜欢看粤剧。
xiǎo huá lái zì guǎng zhōu， tā xǐ huan kàn yuè jù。
Xiaohua comes from Guangzhou; he likes to watch Cantonese opera.
小丽来自成都，她喜欢去熊猫基地。
xiǎo lì lái zì chéng dū， tā xǐ huan qù xióng māo jī dì。
Xiaoli comes from Chengdu; she likes to visit the panda base.
小杰来自台湾，他喜欢看宝岛风光。
xiǎo jié lái zì tái wān， tā xǐ huan kàn bǎo dǎo fēng guāng。
Xiaojie comes from Taiwan; he likes to see the scenery of the beautiful island.