Definition
得到 (dédào) is the everyday word for 'get, obtain, receive' — it covers a wide range of things like gifts, opportunities, or results. It's more common in speech than the single-character 得 (dé), which is more formal and often used in writing or set phrases. Unlike 收到 (shōudào), which specifically means 'receive' something sent (like a message or package), 得到 is broader and can mean 'obtain' through effort or luck.
verb
to getto obtainto receive
Examples
- 得到。Wǒ zuótiān dé dào le yí gè lǐwù.I received a gift yesterday.
- 得到。Tā dé dào le yí gè hǎo jīhuì.He got a good opportunity.
- 得到?Nǐ dé dào le shénme chéngjì?What grade did you get?
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