🇨🇳 Chinese phrases

How to Say "Come here" in Chinese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
过来
"Come here" in Chinese · say it like gwoh-lai

The most natural way to say "Come here" in Chinese is 过来. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

来这儿
more casual and commonly used in spoken language
过来一下
adds a sense of urgency or request for a brief visit

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want someone to approach you. It is often used in informal settings among friends or family. In more formal situations, you might want to use a different phrase, but '过来' is widely understood.

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Examples in Chinese

ChineseEnglish
过来帮我一下。Come here and help me for a moment.
你能过来吗?Can you come here?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse '过来' with '来', which is less specific about movement towards the speaker.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 过来, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Chinese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is '过来' polite?

It is generally casual; for formal requests, consider adding '请' (please) before it.

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