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    Expressing "to reach" or "to attain" with 达到 (dádào)

    Actions & Events
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    达到 + Amount/Standard

    Explanation

    达到 (dádào) means "to reach" or "to attain" a certain level, standard, or amount. It is used when describing quantities, goals, or standards that have been met. For example, 达到目标 means "to reach a goal."

    Examples

    • 今年的销售额已经达到了预期目标。

      Jīnnián de xiāoshòu'é yǐjīng dádàole yùqī mùbiāo.

      This year's sales have already reached the expected target.

    • 气温达到了四十度，大家都不想出门。

      Qìwēn dádàole sìshí dù, dàjiā dōu bù xiǎng chūmén.

      The temperature reached forty degrees, and nobody wanted to go outside.

    • 她的中文水平已经达到了很高的程度。

      Tā de Zhōngwén shuǐpíng yǐjīng dádàole hěn gāo de chéngdù.

      Her Chinese proficiency has already reached a very high level.

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