到 (dào) — Meaning & How to Use in Chinese | Speak1000 | Speak1000
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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

cóng

from

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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