Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to approach' or 'to come' with 来临 (láilín)

    Direction & Movement
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Event / Season + 来临 / 来临 + 了

    Explanation

    来临 (láilín) is a verb meaning "to approach" or "to come," typically referring to the arrival of a time, season, or event. It carries a somewhat formal or literary tone and is often used to describe the coming of significant occasions, seasons, or abstract things like opportunities.

    Examples

    • 春天来临,公园里到处都是花。

      Chūntiān láilín, gōngyuán lǐ dàochù dōu shì huā.

      Spring arrives, and the park is full of flowers everywhere.

    • 随着假期的来临,机票价格越来越贵了。

      Suízhe jiàqī de láilín, jīpiào jiàgé yuèláiyuè guì le.

      As the holiday approaches, flight ticket prices are getting more and more expensive.

    • 新学期即将来临,同学们都在准备开学的东西。

      Xīn xuéqī jíjiāng láilín, tóngxuémen dōu zài zhǔnbèi kāixué de dōngxi.

      The new semester is about to begin, and students are all preparing things for school.

    Expressing 'to approach' or 'to come' with 来临 (láilín) | Chinese Grammar