How to say “until” in Chinese with 到 (dào)
Verb + 到 (dào) + Time / Place / Degree
Expressing "until" with "到 (dào)"
Verb + 到 (dào) + Time / Place / Degree
HSK 4Verb phrasesExpressing "until" with "到 (dào)"
Rule structure
到 (dào) can be used as a result complement to indicate "until" (time), "to" (place), or "to the point of" (degree).
Rule structure
到 (dào) can be used as a result complement to indicate "until" (time), "to" (place), or "to the point of" (degree).
Examples
昨晚我工作到十二点。
Zuówǎn wǒ gōngzuò dào shí'èr diǎn.
Last night I worked until twelve o'clock.
Examples
昨晚我工作到十二点。
Zuówǎn wǒ gōngzuò dào shí'èr diǎn.
Last night I worked until twelve o'clock.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "until" with "到 (dào)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Verb + 到 (dào) + Time / Place / Degree. For example: 昨晚我工作到十二点。 — “Last night I worked until twelve o'clock.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
昨晚我工作到十二点。 — “Last night I worked until twelve o'clock.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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