到dào
to go to, to arrive. 8 strokes, radical 刂, first met in HSK 1.
How to write 到
Strokes 1–6 write 至, then strokes 7–8 write 刂.
Free, with no account: the app draws each stroke, then you write it and it says which stroke went wrong.
Print a 米字格 practice sheet for 到 · the stroke-order rules
What 到 is made of
至 (zhì, reach) and 刂 (dāo, knife).
至 carries the meaning — arrive — and 刂 carries the sound.
Words that use 到
| 到 | to (arrive at), until 动身行进抵达抵达预定终点 这儿没有，不过我看见大卫帮你把包拿到柜台那里去了。It's not here, but I saw David take your bag to the counter over there. Siyuan Teahouse, lesson 16, 在附近找东西 |
| 到处 | everywhere, all over 各个地方，没有一处例外 公园里到处都是盛开的鲜花。In the park, everywhere are blooming flowers. Lesson 15, 工作 · 广阔天地与日常见闻 · Nature, Community & Everyday Vistas |
| 等到 | to wait until 一直等，直到某个时间点才行动 他们一直等到雨停才出门。They waited until the rain stopped before heading out. Lesson 17, 灯下看书 · 辨析求是与方寸起居 · Reasoning, Nuance & Winter Comfort |
| 感到 | to feel, to sense 心里对某种情况有了体会 听到这个好消息，大家都感到高兴。On hearing the good news, everyone felt happy. Lesson 24, 谢谢你 · 繁弦急管与民生日用 · Community Living, Daily Care & Festive Rhythms |
| 见到 | to see, catch sight of 亲眼看见某个人或事物 他在车站见到了老师。He saw his teacher at the station. Lesson 36, 身体健康 · 寰宇交流与民生安和 · Global Exchange, Active Vitality & Household Care |
| 接到 | to receive (mail, a call, etc.) 收到别人送来的东西 傍晚他接到一封珍贵的贺信。In the evening, he received a precious congratulatory letter. Lesson 38, 上课 · 鸿儒硕学与市井生计 · Scholarly Exchanges, Culinary Flavors & Urban Life |
| 拿到 | to obtain, get 经过努力得到手中 他勤学苦练终于拿到录取通知书。After diligent study, he finally received his admission letter. Lesson 53, 南方 · 追根溯源与民情物意 · Rural Agriculture, Kinship Bonds & Societal Nuances |
| 碰到 | to run into, encounter 意外遇到某人或某事 他去借书时碰到了导师。While going to borrow a book, he ran into his mentor. Lesson 56, 打排球 · 追根溯源与民情物意 · Rural Agriculture, Kinship Bonds & Societal Nuances |
| 收到 | to receive 指得到别人送来或寄来的东西 他收到了一封感谢信。He received a thank-you letter. Lesson 67, 大城市 · 尺璧寸阴与笃志力行 · Punctual Dedication, Deep Reflection & Living Ecology |
| 受到 | to receive, be subject to 指得到某种对待或影响 他一直受到长辈的关怀。He has always received care from his elders. Lesson 68, 看手表 · 尺璧寸阴与笃志力行 · Punctual Dedication, Deep Reflection & Living Ecology |
and 20 more in the catalogue.
Characters that contain 到
More characters with the radical 刂
All 20 of them, and what the radical means, on the 刂 radical page.