How do you pronounce 下来 in Pinyin?

The character 下来 is pronounced "xià lai" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 下来?

下来 is categorized under Level 3 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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Q: What does 下来 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 下来 (xià lai) translates to "to come down; (completed action marker); (after verb of motion, indicates motion down and towards us, also fig.); (indicates continuation from the past towards us); to be harvested (of crops); to be over (of a period of time); to go among the masses (said of leaders)". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 3).

xià lai

HSK 3

English Meaning

to come down; (completed action marker); (after verb of motion, indicates motion down and towards us, also fig.); (indicates continuation from the past towards us); to be harvested (of crops); to be over (of a period of time); to go among the masses (said of leaders)

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