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The word "过来" is formed by combining the character "过", which denotes passing or crossing, with "来", which denotes coming, resulting in a directional verb compound that specifically indicates movement toward the speaker or a specified reference point.

Example Sentences Hide

妈妈叫你过来吃饭。

Māma jiào nǐ guòlái chīfàn.

Mom asks you to come over and eat.

他从那边走过来了。

Tā cóng nà biān zǒu guòlái le.

He walked over from over there.

这么多工作，我做不过来。

Zhème duō gōngzuò, wǒ zuò bù guòlái.

There is so much work, I can't handle it all.

经过困难，她终于挺过来了。

Jīngguò kùnnán, tā zhōngyú tǐng guòlái le.

After difficulties, she finally pulled through.

经过大家的提醒，他终于明白过来了。

Jīngguò dàjiā de tíxǐng, tā zhōngyú míngbai guòlái le.

After everyone's reminders, he finally understood.

Word Definition - 过来

guò lai to come over; to manage; to handle; to be able to take care of; see 過來|过来[guò lái]

Individual Character Details

过 guō, guò, guo
来 lái