verb HSK 2
Traditional 進來
to come in · to enter
Meaning
进来 is a directional complement combining 进 (to enter) and 来 (to come). It describes movement from outside to inside, toward the speaker's location. This word emphasizes the direction of entry relative to where the speaker is positioned.
Usage
Native speakers use 进来 when inviting someone into a space where they currently are, or describing someone's entrance toward the speaker. It's the opposite of 出去 (to go out). Common in daily conversation when welcoming guests or describing arrivals. Often used in imperative form as an invitation.
Examples
- 01请进来坐吧！!Please come in and have a seat!
- 02他刚才进来了，你没看见吗？, ?He just came in, didn't you see?
Characters
Common collocations
- 请进来please come in
- 走进来to walk in
- 跑进来to run in
Antonyms
Origin
Combines the verb 进 (enter) with the directional complement 来 (come/toward speaker), a common pattern in Mandarin for indicating direction of movement relative to the speaker's position.