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Expressing "to come from" with 来自

Use 来自 to express where someone or something comes from. It can be used for both literal origins (like a place) and abstract sources (like an idea). The pattern is simple: subject + 来自 + place, with no extra particles.

Structure

Subj. + 来自 + Place

Examples

  • 我来自中国。
    Wǒ láizì Zhōngguó.
    I come from China.
  • 这些书都来自日本。
    Zhèxiē shū dōu láizì Rìběn.
    These books all come from Japan.
  • 我们公司的客户来自美国。
    Wǒmen gōngsī de kèhù láizì Měiguó.
    Our company's clients come from the USA.
  • 这是来自政府的报告。
    Zhè shì láizì zhèngfǔ de bàogào.
    This is a report from the government.
  • 有些坏习惯来自迷信。
    Yǒu xiē huài xíguàn láizì míxìn.
    There are some bad habits that originate from superstition.

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