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

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Handwriting

來臨
來
臨
来临
来
临

Example sentences

With the arrival of winter, the weather becomes colder and colder.
在乾旱季節來臨之前,農民們開始屯糧。
在干旱季节来临之前,农民们开始屯粮。
Before the dry season arrived, the farmers began to hoard grain.
颱風來臨前要準備蠟燭,以防斷電。
台风来临前要准备蜡烛,以防断电。
Before a typhoon comes, you should prepare candles in case of a power outage.
根據氣象預報,今年的第一道寒流即將來臨。
根据气象预报,今年的第一道寒流即将来临。
According to the weather forecast, this year's first cold wave is coming soon.

Usage Notes

Often used for the arrival of seasons, festivals, or opportunities.

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