Chinese
dàolái
Meaning: arrival; to arrive; to come
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

到來
到
來
到来
到
来

Example sentences

The arrival of spring restored life to the earth.
新的一年即將到來,大家都在慶祝。
新的一年即将到来,大家都在庆祝。
The new year is about to arrive, and everyone is celebrating.
隨着冬天的到來,天氣漸漸變冷了。
随着冬天的到来,天气渐渐变冷了。
With the arrival of winter, the weather is gradually getting colder.
他的到來給聚會增添了不少樂趣。
他的到来给聚会增添了不少乐趣。
His arrival added a lot of fun to the party.
元旦那天,人們慶祝新年的到來。
元旦那天,人们庆祝新年的到来。
On New Year's Day, people celebrate the arrival of the new year.
隨着夏季的到來,氣溫也逐漸升溫。
随着夏季的到来,气温也逐渐升温。
With the arrival of summer, the temperature is also gradually rising.
這位重量級嘉賓的到來讓晚會增色不少。
这位重量级嘉宾的到来让晚会增色不少。
The arrival of this heavyweight guest added a lot of luster to the evening party.
你的到來為我們的晚會增色不少。
你的到来为我们的晚会增色不少。
Your arrival has added much luster to our evening party.
孩子們正期盼著聖誕節的到來。
孩子们正期盼著圣诞节的到来。
The children are eagerly looking forward to the arrival of Christmas.
他的到來完全在我的意料之外。
他的到来完全在我的意料之外。
His arrival was completely beyond my expectation.

Usage Notes

Refers to the arrival of an event, season, or person. Often used for abstract concepts like the arrival of a new era.

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