Signification
Announcing one's arrival.
Contexte culturel
In urban settings, it is very common to use '我来了' when entering a shared office or home. Similar to the mainland, but sometimes '我到啰' (wǒ dào luo) is used for a softer, more polite tone. In Cantonese, the equivalent is '我嚟咗喇' (ngo5 lai4 zo2 laa3). Often mixed with English, 'I'm here' is more common than the full Chinese phrase in casual settings.
Tone Matters
Make sure to emphasize the second tone of '来'. It makes the phrase sound energetic.
Don't Overuse
You don't need to say it if you are already in the room and just moving to another corner.
Signification
Announcing one's arrival.
Tone Matters
Make sure to emphasize the second tone of '来'. It makes the phrase sound energetic.
Don't Overuse
You don't need to say it if you are already in the room and just moving to another corner.
Politeness
Adding '不好意思' (sorry) before '我来了' is a great way to be polite if you are late.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct particle.
我来____。
'了' is needed to show the action is complete.
Which sentence is correct for announcing you are at the door?
Choose the best option.
'我来了' is the standard phrase for arrival.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 你到了吗？ B: ____。
Both '我来了' and '我到了' are correct, but '我来了' is the focus of this lesson.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You just walked into your friend's house.
Use '我来了' to announce your arrival.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices我来____。
'了' is needed to show the action is complete.
Choose the best option.
'我来了' is the standard phrase for arrival.
A: 你到了吗？ B: ____。
Both '我来了' and '我到了' are correct, but '我来了' is the focus of this lesson.
You just walked into your friend's house.
Use '我来了' to announce your arrival.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it is strictly for the present or past.
No, it is very standard and polite.
Add '不好意思' (sorry) before it.
It's okay, but '我到了' is slightly more professional.
It marks the completion of the action.
Only if you mean 'I will come' or 'I am coming' (future).
Yes, it is very common in WeChat.
Yes, it's perfect for joining a team.
Use '我一会儿来'.
No, it is gender-neutral.
Yes, if you are the one delivering it.
Use '您好，我到了'.
Expressions liées
我到了
synonymI have arrived
我快到了
contrastI am almost there
我一会儿来
contrastI will come in a while
你来了
builds onYou have arrived
