Chinese phrase
来自〜 lái zì 〜
Meaning
come from ___
When to use it
Says where someone or something comes from. It gives basic information about a person's home, origin, or a thing's source, often in introductions.
Example dialogue
请问，您是哪里人？ qǐng wèn nín shì ná lǐ rén
May I ask where you're from?
我 来自 外地，很高兴认识您。 wǒ lái zì wài dì hěn gāo xìng rèn shí nín
I'm from out of town, and I'm pleased to meet you.