<p>下来 is a result complement for the verb 写</p>
<p>把它写(下来) = write it (down)</p>
<p>把它写 is an incomplete sentence because the verb 写 doesn't sound complete</p>
<p>把它写在纸上 (write it on paper) would be a complete sentence</p>
<p>Please read <a href="https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/result_complement" rel="nofollow noreferrer">result complement</a> at Chinese Grammar Wiki</p>

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2020-09-05T11:20:37.507Z
It’s a direction complement
blackgreen
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下 is a direction 下来 is a result (down on a surface) similar to 放下 (direction) -- 放下来 (completed the action 放下)
Tang Ho
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Tang Ho
<p>In the sentence &quot;把它写下来&quot;, what's the meaning of “下来”？</p>
<p>Can I just say &quot;把它写&quot;?</p>

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What's the meaning of 下来 in 把它写下来？
# What's the meaning of 下来 in 把它写下来？

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-09-05)

In the sentence "把它写下来", what's the meaning of “下来”？

Can I just say "把它写"?

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2020-09-05. Score: 0 | Accepted answer

下来 is a result complement for the verb 写

把它写(下来) = write it (down)

把它写 is an incomplete sentence because the verb 写 doesn't sound complete

把它写在纸上 (write it on paper) would be a complete sentence

Please read [result complement](https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/result_complement) at Chinese Grammar Wiki

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: It’s a direction complement  
> **username_1**: 下 is a direction 下来 is a result (down on a surface) similar to 放下 (direction) -- 放下来 (completed the action 放下)  

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