Definition
到来 (dào lái) means 'to arrive' and is used for abstract events or times (the arrival of a season, holiday, opportunity). For reaching a physical place, use 到达 (dào dá). 到来 can also function as a noun (e.g., 春天的到来 'the arrival of spring').
verb
to arrive(used as a noun) arrival
Examples
- 到来。Bǐsài de shíkè zhōngyú dào lái le.The moment of the competition has finally arrived.
- 到来。Xīn shēnghuó de dào lái ràng wǒmen chōngmǎn xīwàng.The arrival of a new life fills us with hope.
- 到来，。Suízhe jiàqī de dào lái, dàjiā kěyǐ hǎohǎo xiūxi.With the arrival of the holiday, everyone can rest well.
Browse more HSK 4 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.