上来

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Character Breakdown

"上来" literally means "to come up" or "to approach upward." It is used both in a physical sense (moving from a lower to a higher place) and metaphorically (something increasing or arising).

Usage

  • Physical movement: someone moving upward or approaching the speaker.
  • Abstract: describing something that arises or intensifies (e.g., feelings, weather).
  • Often used in imperative or descriptive sentences.

Common Collocations

This phrase is very common in daily conversation and informal speech.

Example Sentences

Please come up for a moment, we have something to say.

He came up from downstairs to find me.

The weather is getting colder and the cold air is coming up.