How to say “all the way until” in Chinese with 直到
直到 (zhídào) + Time / Event，Subj. + 才 (cái) …
Expressing "all the way until" with "直到 (zhídào)"
直到 (zhídào) + Time / Event，Subj. + 才 (cái) …
HSK 3PrepositionsExpressing "all the way until" with "直到 (zhídào)"
Rule structure
直到 (zhídào) means "until" and emphasizes that a situation continued up to a specific point in time or event.
Rule structure
直到 (zhídào) means "until" and emphasizes that a situation continued up to a specific point in time or event.
Examples
直到他来，我才走。
Zhídào tā lái, wǒ cái zǒu.
I left only after he came.
Examples
直到他来，我才走。
Zhídào tā lái, wǒ cái zǒu.
I left only after he came.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "all the way until" with "直到 (zhídào)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 直到 (zhídào) + Time / Event，Subj. + 才 (cái) …. For example: 直到他来，我才走。 — “I left only after he came.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
直到他来，我才走。 — “I left only after he came.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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