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The word 来临 is formed by combining two characters, each conveying a sense of arrival or approach. The first character, 来, means "to come", establishing the core idea of motion toward a point. The second, 临, adds a layer of immediacy and presence, meaning "to arrive at" or "to befall", often with a slightly formal or impending tone. Together, they merge into a single concept where the act of coming (来) blends seamlessly with the state of arriving and being upon us (临), creating a holistic sense of something, like a season, event, or moment, drawing near and finally reaching its point of presence.

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冬天即将来临

Dōngtiān jíjiāng láilín.

Winter is about to arrive.

夜晚来临,天空变暗了。

Yèwǎn láilín, tiānkōng biàn àn le.

Night falls, and the sky darkens.

新年的来临让大家都很兴奋。

Xīnnián de láilín ràng dàjiā dōu hěn xīngfèn.

The arrival of the New Year makes everyone excited.

当危机来临的时候,我们必须保持冷静。

Dāng wēijī láilín de shíhou, wǒmen bìxū bǎochí lěngjìng.

When crisis comes, we must stay calm.

随着技术的飞速发展,一个全新的时代已经来临

Suízhe jìshù de fēisù fāzhǎn, yī gè quán xīn de shídài yǐjīng láilín.

With the rapid development of technology, a completely new era has arrived.

Word Definition - 来临

lái lín to approach; to come closer

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