搬来 (bān lái) is a verb meaning 'to move here' — specifically, to relocate one's residence to this place permanently or for an extended period. It combines 搬 (bān), meaning 'to move (furniture, belongings, or oneself)', and 来 (lái), meaning 'to come'. Together, they express directional movement toward the speaker’s location or a previously established reference point (e.g., 'here', 'this city', or 'this country'). Unlike generic 'move', 搬来 always implies arrival at the current location — it cannot mean 'move there' or 'move away'.

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing relocation, immigration, or settling into a new home. It often appears with time expressions (e.g., 两年前, 上个月) or location complements (e.g., 来北京, 来我们小区). It carries a neutral-to-positive connotation, suggesting integration or new beginnings, and is appropriate in both casual and formal spoken contexts.