到 Stroke Order — How to Write 到
到 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 刂, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
到 Radical and Character Components
到 is a phono-semantic compound: 至 (arrive) carries the meaning, while 刂 indicates the sound.
Radical: 刂 + 6 more strokes
到 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- dào
Meanings of 到 in Chinese
1
dào到
To arrive at a destination or location, indicating the act of reaching a place.
我们预计下午两点到站。
We are expected to arrive at the station at 2 PM.
To go or arrive at a place or among a group, indicating movement towards a destination.
老师们都到学生中去，了解他们的想法。
Teachers all go among the students to understand their thoughts.
To be thorough, considerate, or comprehensive in covering all aspects; to reach all points.
这家酒店的服务非常周到，让每一位客人都感到满意。
The service at this hotel is very thoughtful, making every guest feel satisfied.
To succeed in doing or achieving something; to obtain.
他通过努力，终于做到了。
He finally succeeded through his efforts.
Common Words and Phrases with 到
1
Appear in court or before law enforcement for a case investigation or trial.
相关证人已被传唤，要求在指定日期内到案说明情况。
The relevant witness has been summoned and is required to appear by the specified date to explain the situation.
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3
To arrive at a place or an event; to be present.
许多观众到场观看了这场精彩的表演。
Many spectators arrived to watch the wonderful performance.
4
Everywhere; at all places.
孩子们在公园里到处跑，玩得很开心。
The children were running everywhere in the park, having a great time.
5
Stop here; call it a day.
今天的会议到此为止吧，大家都辛苦了。
Let's end today's meeting here; everyone has worked hard.
6
to arrive at; to reach a destination or a stage
火车预计下午两点到达车站。
The train is expected to arrive at the station at 2 PM.
7
Ultimately, after all, in the end, or 'what on earth/exactly' when emphasizing a question.
你到底想说什么？
What exactly do you want to say?
8
The appointed time has arrived.
每次到点开会，他总是第一个到。
Every time it's time for a meeting, he is always the first to arrive.
9
reach the peak or limit, indicating no further improvement or development is possible
这家公司的销售额似乎已经到顶，需要寻找新的增长点。
The company's sales seem to have reached their peak, and they need to find new areas for growth.
10
To go or come home. Idiomatically, it means to be perfect or highly accomplished in a skill, or to be thorough and complete.
这位老木匠的手艺真是到家了，雕刻的每一处都栩栩如生。
This old carpenter's craftsmanship is truly superb; every carving he makes is lifelike.
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12
To reach the end of a fixed period; to expire or become due.
这份合同下个月就要到期了。
This contract will expire next month.
13
To take office or assume a post.
新任项目总监将于下周正式到任，负责启动新的研发计划。
The new project director will officially assume office next week to launch the new R&D initiative.
14
to obtain or acquire; to get into one's possession.
我期待已久的限量版球鞋，今天终于到手了！
The limited edition sneakers I've been eagerly awaiting finally arrived today!
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to the end; to come to an end
他花了很长时间才明白，到头来，所有的努力都是为了让自己开心。
It took him a long time to understand that, in the end, all efforts were for his own happiness.
More words with 到
- dú独dào到original and unique; insightful
- lái来dào到To arrive; to come.
- tí提dào到mention, refer to
- xiǎng想dào到think of, come up with
- dài待dào到wait until, until
- liào料dào到expect; foresee; anticipate
- chí迟dào到to be late, late arrival
- dá达dào到reach, achieve
- dé得dào到get, obtain
- gǎn赶dào到Rush to, Arrive
- jiàn见dào到see, meet
- zhí直dào到until
- zhōu周dào到thoughtful, considerate
- bàn办bú不dào到impossible
- děng等dào到until; by the time; when
- bào报dào到report for duty, register
- lín临dào到to approach, to come upon
- yuán圆dào到Rounded, Complete
- bàn办dé得dào到Possible, Can be done
- xiǎng想bú不dào到unexpected
Idioms with 到
- dào到chù处pèng碰bì壁encounter obstacles and rejections everywhere
- bái白tóu头dào到lǎo老stay together until old age
- bǎi百nián年dào到lǎo老live together until old age
- chū初lái来zhà乍dào到new to a place or situation
- cóng从tóu头dào到wěi尾from beginning to end
- dú独dào到zhī之chù处unique insight or special merit
- guī归gēn根dào到dǐ底in the final analysis
- hú糊tu涂dào到dǐng顶Utterly confused and foolish
- mǎ马dào到chéng成gōng功instant success
- mèng梦xiǎng想bù不dào到beyond one's wildest dreams
- miàn面miàn面jù俱dào到attend to every detail
- pěng捧dào到tiān天shàng上praise someone to the skies
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Open the tool →Questions about 到
What does 到 mean in Chinese?
到 (dào) means “To succeed in doing or achieving something; to obtain” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 到?
到 is pronounced dào in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 到 have?
到 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 到?
到 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 刂. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 到?
The radical of 到 is 刂, and 到 is a phono-semantic compound.
