Chinese Character “來” Meaning and Composition Explained #1766740 (License: Personal Use)

The character “來” (lái), meaning “come,” originates from an ancient pictograph depicting two figures moving toward a tree, symbolizing arrival or approach. In modern usage, it serves as a foundational character in verbs like “來到” (to arrive) and “未來” (future). Its structure reflects classical Chinese etymology where meaning is encoded in visual composition.

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