自来

from the beginning

in the first place

自来[zìlái]

他应该亲自来领奖才对。
It was fitting that he should be here to receive the prize in person.

这个村子里家家户户都没有自来水。
The houses in this village are without water.

需票者可亲自来申请亦可来信索取。
You may apply for tickets in person or by letter.

自来水接通了吗？
Is the water on?

他用自来水龙头流出的凉水把手洗干净。
He cleaned his hands in the cold water from the tap.

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