How to use 到 (dào) in tricky situations
Verb + 到 (dào)
到 (dào) — tricky uses of 到 (dào)
Verb + 到 (dào)
HSK 5Complements到 (dào) — tricky uses of 到 (dào)
Rule structure
到 (dào) can function as a result complement after a verb and indicate reaching a result, finding something, or perceiving something. Common combinations include 看到 (kàn dào), 找到 (zhǎodào), 想到 (xiǎngdào), and 听到 (tīng dào) (tīng dào). It also appears in fixed expressions such as 提到 (tídào) and 感到 (gǎndào).
Rule structure
到 (dào) can function as a result complement after a verb and indicate reaching a result, finding something, or perceiving something. Common combinations include 看到 (kàn dào), 找到 (zhǎodào), 想到 (xiǎngdào), and 听到 (tīng dào) (tīng dào). It also appears in fixed expressions such as 提到 (tídào) and 感到 (gǎndào).
Examples
他提到了这个问题。 / 我没想到你会来。
Tā tídào le zhège wèntí. / Wǒ méi xiǎngdào nǐ huì lái.
He mentioned this issue. / I didn’t expect you to come.
Examples
他提到了这个问题。 / 我没想到你会来。
Tā tídào le zhège wèntí. / Wǒ méi xiǎngdào nǐ huì lái.
He mentioned this issue. / I didn’t expect you to come.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “tricky uses of 到” in Chinese with 到?
Use the structure: Verb + 到 (dào). For example: 他提到了这个问题。 / 我没想到你会来。 — “He mentioned this issue. / I didn’t expect you to come.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他提到了这个问题。 / 我没想到你会来。 — “He mentioned this issue. / I didn’t expect you to come.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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