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Using 走过来 (zǒuguòlái) to express "to walk over"
Direction & Movement
Structure
Subject + 走过来
Explanation
走过来 (zǒuguòlái) is a directional verb compound meaning "to walk over toward the speaker." The complement 过来 indicates movement in the direction of the speaker, distinguishing it from 走过去, which indicates movement away from the speaker.
Examples
她看到我，笑着走过来打招呼。
Tā kàn dào wǒ, xiào zhe zǒu guòlái dǎ zhāohu.
She saw me, smiled, and came over to say hello.
服务员走过来问我们要点什么。
Fúwùyuán zǒu guòlái wèn wǒmen yào diǎn shénme.
The waiter came over and asked what we'd like to order.
一个小男孩走过来递给我一张纸。
Yī gè xiǎo nánhái zǒu guòlái dì gěi wǒ yī zhāng zhǐ.
A little boy came over and handed me a piece of paper.