dé dào
get
The Chinese word '得到' is a verb that corresponds to the English verb 'get'. It is used when one obtains, receives, or acquires something. Similar to English, in Chinese, the term also bears a general or vague meaning, and its specific translation often depends on the context.
wǒ dé dào le yī fèn xīn de gōng zuò
I got a new job.
This phrase expresses the state of obtaining or securing a new job, which is communicated with the word '得到'.
tā zhōng yú dé dào le tā mèng mèi yǐ qiú de qì chē
He finally got the car he has been dreaming of.
This phrase expresses the realization of a long-held desire, the long-awaited car is now obtained or '得到'.
tā gōng zuò hěn nǔ lì, yǐ dé dào yī gè jìn shēng jī huì
She works hard to get a promotion opportunity.
This phrase conveys the idea of working with the aim to obtain or '得到' a promotion.
wǒ xī wàng néng dé dào tā de lǐ jiě hé zhī chī
I hope to obtain her understanding and support.
This sentence is expressing the hope to obtain or '得到' her understanding and support.
wǒ děng bù jí xiǎng dé dào nǐ de huí fù
I can't wait to get your reply.
This sentence expresses an eagerness to obtain or '得到' a reply.
wǒ mén dé dào le gōng zhòng de rèn kě hé xǐ ài
We have received the recognition and love from the public.
This sentence describes the state of receiving or '得到' recognition and love from the public.
wǒ tōng guò zuì xīn de cè shì dé dào le rèn zhèng
I got certification through the latest test.
This phrase signals the successful attainment or '得到' of a certification.
wéi le dé dào zhè gè zhí wèi, nǐ xū yào yǒu zú gòu de jīng yàn hé jì néng
To get this position, you need enough experience and skills.
This sentence talks about the requirements to obtain or '得到' a certain job position.
wǒ jīn tiān dé dào yī fèn yì wài de lǐ wù
I got an unexpected gift today.
This phrase informs about receiving or '得到' an unexpected gift.
nǐ dé dào de zhè xiàng róng yù shì nǐ de xīn qín gōng zuò de jié guǒ
The honor you got is the result of your hard work.
This phrase acknowledges the receipt or obtaining '得到' of an honor as a result of hard work.