Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    The verb 接到 (jiēdào) for "receive"

    Actions & Events
    Passive & Receiving

    Structure

    接到 + Notification/Report

    Explanation

    接到 (jiēdào) means "to receive" or "to get," specifically used for receiving messages, calls, reports, or notifications. It implies that the item was actively delivered to the recipient. It differs from 收到 in that 接到 often emphasizes the moment of receiving, especially for urgent or formal communications.

    Examples

    • 我刚刚接到了妈妈的电话。

      Wǒ gānggāng jiē dào le māma de diànhuà.

      I just received a phone call from my mom.

    • 公司接到了客户的投诉，正在处理。

      Gōngsī jiē dào le kèhù de tóusù, zhèngzài chǔlǐ.

      The company received a customer complaint and is handling it.

    • 警察接到报警后立刻赶到了现场。

      Jǐngchá jiē dào bàojǐng hòu lìkè gǎn dào le xiànchǎng.

      The police rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the report.

    Similar Grammar

    The verb 接到 (jiēdào) for "receive" | Chinese Grammar