得到 (dé dào) — to get, to obtain, to receive
Definition
Most common everyday word for 'to get/obtain' — concrete things, results, or opportunities. Use 收到 specifically for receiving a message or package; 获得 and 取得 are more formal/written (e.g., awards, achievements).
verb
to getto obtainto receive
Examples
- 得到。Wǒ zuó tiān dé dào le yí gè lǐ wù.I received a gift yesterday.
- 得到。Tā dé dào le yí gè hǎo jī huì.He got a good opportunity.
- 得到？Nǐ dé dào le shén me chéng jì?What grade did you get?
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