到
dào
To arrive, to reach (resultative complement after verbs)
到这个地步 (dào zhè gè dì bù) — reaching this point
Subj. + Verb + 到这个地步 (dào zhège dìbù) / 到这个份上 (dào zhège fènshang)
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
Who / whatAction到这个地步到这个份上
Rule structure
X到这个地步 (dào zhè gè dì bù) / 份上 (fèn shàng) means that an action or situation has reached this degree or state. 地步 (dìbù) names the stage reached; 份上 (fènshang) is a more colloquial alternative in similar contexts. Both often accompany regret, reproach or a conclusion about what to do next. The choice depends on context.
Rule structure
X到这个地步 (dào zhè gè dì bù) / 份上 (fèn shàng) means that an action or situation has reached this degree or state. 地步 (dìbù) names the stage reached; 份上 (fènshang) is a more colloquial alternative in similar contexts. Both often accompany regret, reproach or a conclusion about what to do next. The choice depends on context.
Examples
我们没想到事情会闹到这个地步。
Wǒmen méi xiǎngdào shìqing huì nào dào zhège dìbù.
We didn't expect things to reach such an extreme.
Examples
我们没想到事情会闹到这个地步。
Wǒmen méi xiǎngdào shìqing huì nào dào zhège dìbù.
We didn't expect things to reach such an extreme.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “reaching this point” in Chinese with 到这个地步?
Use the structure: Subj. + Verb + 到这个地步 (dào zhège dìbù) / 到这个份上 (dào zhège fènshang). For example: 我们没想到事情会闹到这个地步。 — “We didn't expect things to reach such an extreme”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我们没想到事情会闹到这个地步。 — “We didn't expect things to reach such an extreme”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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