How to say "I received" in Chinese

我收到了。

wǒ shōudào le

I received

Grammar and structure

This phrase is composed of 我 (wǒ, I), 收到 (shōudào, to receive), and 了 (le, a particle indicating a completed action). The 了 marks that the receiving has already happened.

When to use it

Use this in casual digital communication like WeChat to confirm you got a message, file, or payment. It's neutral in tone and works for both friends and colleagues. Avoid using it in formal written correspondence; there, you might say 已收到 (yǐ shōudào) instead.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “I received” in Chinese?

“I received” in Chinese is 我收到了。 (wǒ shōudào le).

How do you pronounce 我收到了。?

我收到了。 is pronounced wǒ shōudào le.

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