Definition
临到 is a verb with two main uses. First, it indicates that an event is about to happen or on the verge of occurring, like a deadline or key moment approaching. Second, it means 'to befall' or 'to happen to someone', usually for unfortunate events. In both uses, it is often followed by a clause specifying the situation.
r.v.
(of an event) to be about to happento be on the verge of(of something bad) to befallto happen to (someone)
Examples
- 临到，。lín dào kǎoshì, tā cái kāishǐ fùxí.When the exam was about to come, he only then started reviewing.
- 临到。Shéi yě méi xiǎngdào zhè chǎng zāinàn huì lín dào tāmen cūn.No one expected this disaster would befall their village.
- 临到，。lín dào niánguān, měi jiā měi hù dōu zài zhǔnbèi guò nián.When the year-end is approaching, every family is preparing for the New Year.
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