到 (dào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 到 (dào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 到 (dào) means "To arrive / To reach.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 到 stroke by stroke?

到 has 8 strokes. The radical is 刂. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 到 and 刎?

到 (dào) and 刎 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 到?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 刂. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 到?

Common words containing 到 include: 到了 (dào le) — Arrived.; 迟到 (chí dào) — to be late; 看到 (kàn dào) — to see; to catch sight of.

How to Write 到

The character 到 (dào) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

到 is pronounced dào in Mandarin Chinese. It means To arrive / To reach..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 到 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 到

到了 dào le

Arrived.

迟到 chí dào

to be late

看到 kàn dào

to see; to catch sight of

Example Sentences

我们终于到了北京。

wǒ men zhōng yú dào le běi jīng

We finally arrived in Beijing.

他今天上课迟到了。

tā jīn tiān shàng kè chí dào le

He was late for class today.

我在门口看到了他。

wǒ zài mén kǒu kàn dào le tā

I saw him at the door.

Similar Characters

刎 wěn

刑 xíng

划 huá

Practice Writing 到 (dào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 到

What does 到 (dào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 到 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 到 and 刎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 到?

What common words use 到?

How to Write 到 (dào)