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    Expressing "come forward" with 前来 (qiánlái)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Subject + 前来 + Place/Purpose

    Explanation

    The verb 前来 (qiánlái) means "to come forward" or "to come (to a place)," indicating purposeful movement toward a destination. It is more formal than simply using 来 and suggests intentional arrival. It is commonly used in written Chinese and formal speech.

    Examples

    • 欢迎各位嘉宾前来参加今天的活动。

      Huānyíng gèwèi jiābīn qiánlái cānjiā jīntiān de huódòng.

      Welcome, distinguished guests, to today's event.

    • 很多记者前来采访这位著名的科学家。

      Hěn duō jìzhě qiánlái cǎifǎng zhè wèi zhùmíng de kēxuéjiā.

      Many reporters came to interview this famous scientist.

    • 他专程从外地前来探望生病的朋友。

      Tā zhuānchéng cóng wàidì qiánlái tànwàng shēngbìng de péngyou.

      He made a special trip from out of town to visit his sick friend.

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