Meaning of qián lái:
qián lái
前来
Verb
to come (formal)
Tā yìngyāo qián lái cānjiā huìyì.
他应邀前来参加会议。
He was invited to come and attend the meeting.
Adverb
before; previously
Tā qián lái cānjiā huìyì.
他前来参加会议。
He came to attend the meeting.
Wǒmen huānyíng kèrén qián lái cānjiā huódòng.
我们欢迎客人前来参加活动。
We welcome guests to come and participate in the event.
