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    Using 拿到 (nádào) to express 'to get' or 'to obtain'

    Actions & Events
    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Subject + 拿到 + Object

    Explanation

    拿到 means 'to get' or 'to obtain,' combining 拿 (to take) with the result complement 到 (indicating successful completion). It is commonly used for receiving offers, documents, certificates, or any tangible result one has been working toward.

    Examples

    • 她终于拿到了驾照，开心极了。

      Tā zhōngyú ná dào le jiàzhào, kāixīn jí le.

      She finally got her driver's license and was extremely happy.

    • 我昨天拿到了签证，下个月就可以出发了。

      Wǒ zuótiān ná dào le qiānzhèng, xià gè yuè jiù kěyǐ chūfā le.

      I got my visa yesterday — I can set off next month.

    • 经过三轮面试，他顺利拿到了这份工作的录用通知。

      Jīngguò sān lún miànshì, tā shùnlì ná dào le zhè fèn gōngzuò de lùyòng tōngzhī.

      After three rounds of interviews, he successfully received the job offer.

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