Complex Directional Complements

复合趋向补语

About this concept

Three-part directional complements: V + direction + 来/去. Object placement varies: 走进来, 拿出去. With 起来, 下去 for figurative meanings.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level B2.

他跑了出去。He ran out.

请把书拿上来。Please bring the book up.

想起来了！I remembered!

坚持下去。Keep going/persevere.

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