Chinese
láizì
Meaning: to come from; to originate from
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

來自
來
自
来自
来
自

Example sentences

He comes from a distant country.
許多來自世界各地的學者參加了這次會議。
许多来自世界各地的学者参加了这次会议。
Many scholars from all over the world attended this conference.
週末的時候,景點擠滿了來自各地的遊客。
周末的时候,景点挤满了来自各地的游客。
On weekends, the scenic spot is crowded with tourists from everywhere.
他的父母是來自日本的移民。
他的父母是来自日本的移民。
His parents are immigrants from Japan.
他認定成功來自努力。
他认定成功来自努力。
He is firmly convinced that success comes from hard work.
頒獎會場已經擠滿了來自世界各地的媒體記者。
颁奖会场已经挤满了来自世界各地的媒体记者。
The award ceremony venue is already crowded with media reporters from all over the world.
港口停泊著來自世界各地的船舶。
港口停泊著来自世界各地的船舶。
The harbor is filled with ships from all over the world.
這次的世界博覽會吸引了來自全球各地的遊客。
这次的世界博览会吸引了来自全球各地的游客。
This World Expo attracted tourists from all over the world.
我們成功接收到了來自衛星的信號。
我们成功接收到了来自卫星的信号。
We successfully received the signal from the satellite.
他收到了來自世界各地的賀信。
他收到了来自世界各地的贺信。
He received congratulatory letters from all over the world.

Usage Notes

Used to describe the origin of a person, thing, or idea.

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