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    Expressing 'to come from' with 来自 (láizì)

    Direction & Movement
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Subject + 来自 + Source

    Explanation

    来自 (láizì) means "to come from" or "originating from." It indicates the source or origin of a person, thing, or abstract concept. It is used in both spoken and written Chinese and can introduce people, ideas, or challenges.

    Examples

    • 这道菜的灵感来自我奶奶的拿手菜。

      zhè dào cài de línggǎn láizì wǒ nǎinai de náshǒucài.

      The inspiration for this dish came from my grandmother's signature recipe.

    • 班上的同学来自不同的国家。

      bān shàng de tóngxué láizì bùtóng de guójiā.

      The classmates in our class come from different countries.

    • 来自家人的支持是他坚持下去的最大动力。

      Lái zì jiārén de zhīchí shì tā jiānchí xiàqù de zuìdà dònglì.

      Support from family is his greatest motivation to keep going.

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