‘拿来’ is a verb phrase meaning 'to bring (something) here' — literally 'take + come'. The first character 拿 (ná) means 'to take, hold, or grab', and the second character 来 (lái) means 'to come', indicating movement toward the speaker’s location. Together, they express bringing an object from elsewhere to where the speaker is — implying directionality and proximity to the speaker.

This phrase is commonly used in everyday requests, instructions, or offers: 'Bring me that book', 'Please bring your ID', or 'I’ll bring some snacks.' It often appears with objects (nouns or pronouns) before or after it, and may be followed by aspect particles like 了 (le) or 着 (zhe). Unlike the more formal 带来 (dài lái), 拿来 feels direct and conversational, frequently used among friends, family, or colleagues in informal settings.