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

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Example sentences

他來自一個遙遠的國度。
他来自一个遥远的国度。
He comes from a distant country.
許多來自世界各地的學者參加了這次會議。
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。
On weekends, the scenic spot is crowded with tourists from everywhere.
他的父母是來自日本的移民。
His parents are immigrants from Japan.
他認定成功來自努力。
He is firmly convinced that success comes from hard work.

Usage Notes

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

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