Hanzi sentence loop
到 - dào
go to, arrive, been to. Learn the character inside a sentence before pretending one square is a lesson.
“”。 到了 is a common expression.
到 in a real sentence
“”。 到了 is a common expression.Read 到 inside a short line first. Isolated character memorization is where motivation goes to nap.
Reading supports
Use these after the first listen. Pinyin is scaffolding; English is context; neither should become a sofa.
How to read 到
Click 到 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 到 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 到 |
| Pinyin | dào |
| English | go to, arrive, been to |
| Radical hint | 刀 |
Short sentences you can say today
“”。 到了 is a common expression. “”。 I can make a sentence with 到付. “”。 Please read 到任 one more time.
Common words with this character
at last; finally; in the end
collect on delivery
to take office; to assume a post
to get to the intended location; to be in place; to be in position
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 到 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 到了 and 到付 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.