到 dào
to arrive / to reach / until / result complement
到 (dào) means "to arrive / to reach / until / result complement" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 到
从
cóng
from
还
hái
still / yet
九点
jiǔ diǎn
9 o'clock
五点
wǔ diǎn
5 o'clock
Frequently asked questions
What does 到 (dào) mean in Chinese?
到 (dào) means "to arrive / to reach / until / result complement" in Chinese. 到 (dào) means "to arrive / to reach / until / result complement" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 到 in a sentence?
Use 到 (dào) the way you would use "to arrive / to reach / until / result complement" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 到?
Common words that pair with 到 include 从, 还. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 到 (dào) and 很 (hěn)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 到 means "to arrive / to reach / until / result complement"; 很 means "very / quite (and why Chinese needs it)". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 到 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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