How to Write 来
The character 来 (lái) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
来 is pronounced lái in Mandarin Chinese. It means to come.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 来 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 来
过来
guò lái
to come over
回来
huí lái
To come back.
后来
hòu lái
later; afterwards
Example Sentences
请你过来。
qǐng nǐ guò lái
Please come over.
他什么时候回来？
tā shén me shí hòu huí lái
When will he come back?
后来他走了。
hòu lái tā zǒu le
Later, he left.
Practice Writing 来 (lái)
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