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嚟

lei4
come
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Usage

  • 嚟 is a verb that means 'to come' in Cantonese.
  • It is often used to indicate movement towards the speaker or the current place.
  • 嚟 can be used alone or combined with other verbs and particles to indicate direction or intention.
  • In questions, 嚟 is used to ask if someone is coming or to confirm arrival.
  • It can also be used to attract someone's attention, similar to 'come here' in English.
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Examples

  • 你幾點嚟？
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    nei5 gei2 dim2 lei4?
    What time will you come?
  • 等我嚟幫你。
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    dang2 ngo5 lei4 bong1 nei5.
    Wait for me to come help you.
  • 佢已經嚟咗。
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    keoi5 ji5 ging1 lei4 zo2.
    He already came.
  • 嚟呢度睇下！
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    lei4 ni1 dou6 tai2 haa5!
    Come here and have a look!

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