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前来

qián lái

HSK 5

Meaning

  • to come (formal)
  • before
  • previously

Definition

前来：来到某个地方。

To come to a place.

Usage

常用于正式或礼貌的场合，表示某人从别处来到说话人所在或提及的地方。

Often used in formal or polite contexts, indicating that someone comes from elsewhere to the speaker's location or a mentioned place.

Examples

  • 1 欢迎您前来参加我们的会议。 (Welcome to attend our meeting.)
  • 2 他特地从北京前来拜访。 (He specially came from Beijing to visit.)
  • 3 请前来领取您的物品。 (Please come to collect your items.)
  • 4 警方已前来调查此事。 (The police have come to investigate this matter.)
  • 5 明天会有专家前来指导。 (Experts will come to guide us tomorrow.)

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