jap6 loi4入來入来
Jyutpingjap6 loi4
Yaleyahp lòih
Definition
To come in or enter toward the speaker.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
This verb compound is the standard way to express movement towards the speaker in spoken Cantonese. It functions as a directional complement where the second character indicates the direction of motion relative to the speaker. It is frequently used with the particle 啦 to soften the tone when inviting someone into a space.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 入來 with 入去, which means to go in or enter a space away from the speaker. Remember that 來 implies movement towards the speaker, while 去 implies movement away.
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Grammar guides
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