V下来 V xiàlai

V下来（V xiàlai）means “an action brings something from motion to rest, or fixes/records a result”. V下来 has two extended uses. Formation: V+下来

an action brings something from motion to rest, or fixes/records a result

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Formation

V+下来

Explanation

V下来 has two extended uses. It can show something moving from active to still, e.g. 停下来 (come to a stop), 安静下来 (calm down). It can also mean fixing or recording something so it stays, e.g. 记下来 (write down), 留下来 (stay behind).

Examples

车慢慢地 停下来 了。
chē mànmàn de tíng xiàlai le
The car slowly came to a stop.
老师说的话我都 记下来 了。
lǎoshī shuō de huà wǒ dōu jì xiàlai le
I wrote down everything the teacher said.

Note

The 'fix/record' sense implies from now on it stays. Compare V下去 (continue forward). 来 is neutral tone.

FAQ

V下来 — what does it mean and how is it used?

an action brings something from motion to rest, or fixes/records a result. V下来 has two extended uses. It can show something moving from active to still, e.g. 停下来 (come to a stop), 安静下来 (calm down). It can also mean fixing or recording something so it stays, e.g. 记下来 (write down), 留下来 (stay behind).

V下来 — how do you form it?

V+下来

V下来 — any usage notes?

The 'fix/record' sense implies from now on it stays. Compare V下去 (continue forward). 来 is neutral tone.

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