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    Using 传来 (chuánlái) to express "to come from" (of sounds)

    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    从 + Place + 传来 + Sound

    Explanation

    传来 (chuánlái) is a verb meaning "to come from" or "to be transmitted over," specifically used for sounds or news arriving from a distance. The directional complement 来 indicates the sound is approaching the listener. For example, 传来一阵声音 means "a sound came from somewhere."

    Examples

    • 远处传来了一阵悠扬的音乐声。

      Yuǎnchù chuán lái le yī zhèn yōuyáng de yīnyuè shēng.

      A melodious piece of music drifted over from the distance.

    • 厨房里传来饭菜的香味。

      Chúfáng lǐ chuán lái fàncài de xiāngwèi.

      The aroma of food wafted from the kitchen.

    • 半夜突然传来一声巨响，把我吓醒了。

      Bànyè tūrán chuán lái yī shēng jùxiǎng, bǎ wǒ xià xǐng le.

      In the middle of the night, a sudden loud bang startled me awake.

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