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

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Example sentences

春天的到來讓大地恢復了生機。
春天的到来让大地恢复了生机。
The arrival of spring restored life to the earth.
新的一年即將到來,大家都在慶祝。
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。
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。
His arrival added a lot of fun to the party.
元旦那天,人們慶祝新年的到來。
On New Year's Day, people celebrate the arrival of the new year.

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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