Understanding Direction Words: 来 (lái) and 去 (qù)

When we talk about direction in Chinese, we use the words 来 (lái) and 去 (qù).

These words help us know if someone is moving toward the speaker or away from them.

Here’s How They Work:

1. 来 (lái)
   This word means someone is coming toward the speaker.

   • Example: "请来我家" (Qǐng lái wǒ jiā)
     This means "Please come to my house."

2. 去 (qù)
   This word means someone is going away from the speaker.

   • Example: "我去学校" (Wǒ qù xuéxiào)
     This means "I am going to school."

More Examples:

• 来 (lái):
  "他要来我这里" (Tā yào lái wǒ zhèlǐ)
  This means "He wants to come here."

• 去 (qù):
  "她去超市了" (Tā qù chāoshì le)
  This means "She went to the supermarket."

Practice Time:

Try translating this sentence:
"I will go home."

Answer: "我要去家" (Wǒ yào qù jiā).

Remember to use 来 and 去 based on whether someone is coming toward you or going away from you!