趋向补语（V+来/去） qūxiàng bǔyǔ
趋向补语（V+来/去）（qūxiàng bǔyǔ）means “Directional complement: 来/去 after a verb shows movement toward/away”. Add 来 (toward the speaker) or 去 (away from the speaker) after a verb to show direction: 进来 'come in', 出去 'go out', 回来 'come back'. Formation: 动词 + 来/去（表动作朝向说话人 或 离开）
Directional complement: 来/去 after a verb shows movement toward/away
HSK2Formation
动词 + 来/去（表动作朝向说话人 或 离开）
Explanation
Add 来 (toward the speaker) or 去 (away from the speaker) after a verb to show direction: 进来 'come in', 出去 'go out', 回来 'come back'. The 来/去 is read in the neutral tone (jìn lai, chū qu). Choose 来 vs 去 by where the speaker stands.
Examples
Note
来/去 as direction = neutral tone (jìn lai, chū qu). 来=toward, 去=away.
FAQ
趋向补语（V+来/去） — what does it mean and how is it used?
Directional complement: 来/去 after a verb shows movement toward/away. Add 来 (toward the speaker) or 去 (away from the speaker) after a verb to show direction: 进来 'come in', 出去 'go out', 回来 'come back'. The 来/去 is read in the neutral tone (jìn lai, chū qu). Choose 来 vs 去 by where the speaker stands.
趋向补语（V+来/去） — how do you form it?
动词 + 来/去（表动作朝向说话人 或 离开）
趋向补语（V+来/去） — any usage notes?
来/去 as direction = neutral tone (jìn lai, chū qu). 来=toward, 去=away.