HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
来 — to come
- Reading
- lái
- Meaning
- to come
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
来 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is lái and it means to come. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
来 appears in everyday chinese words such as 来 (come), 上来 (come up) and 下来 (come down, alight).
Chinese words containing 来
Frequently asked questions
What does 来 mean in Chinese?
来 means to come in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 来 read?
来 is read lái. Reading it inside real words — 来 and 上来 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 来 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 来 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 来 in a word?
A common word containing 来 is 来 (lái) — "come". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 来 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 来 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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