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得到

dé dào

English translation of 得到

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.


Example sentences using: 得到

我得到了一份新的工作.

wǒ dé dào le yī fèn xīn de gōng zuò

English translation of 我得到了一份新的工作.

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'.

他终于得到了他梦寐以求的汽车.

tā zhōng yú dé dào le tā mèng mèi yǐ qiú de qì chē

English translation of 他终于得到了他梦寐以求的汽车.

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'.

她工作很努力,以得到一个晋升机会.

tā gōng zuò hěn nǔ lì, yǐ dé dào yī gè jìn shēng jī huì

English translation of 她工作很努力,以得到一个晋升机会.

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.

我希望能得到她的理解和支持.

wǒ xī wàng néng dé dào tā de lǐ jiě hé zhī chī

English translation of 我希望能得到她的理解和支持.

I hope to obtain her understanding and support.

This sentence is expressing the hope to obtain or '得到' her understanding and support.

我等不及想得到你的回复.

wǒ děng bù jí xiǎng dé dào nǐ de huí fù

English translation of 我等不及想得到你的回复.

I can't wait to get your reply.

This sentence expresses an eagerness to obtain or '得到' a reply.

我们得到了公众的认可和喜爱.

wǒ mén dé dào le gōng zhòng de rèn kě hé xǐ ài

English translation of 我们得到了公众的认可和喜爱.

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.

我通过最新的测试得到了认证

wǒ tōng guò zuì xīn de cè shì dé dào le rèn zhèng

English translation of 我通过最新的测试得到了认证

I got certification through the latest test.

This phrase signals the successful attainment or '得到' of a certification.

为了得到这个职位,你需要有足够的经验和技能.

wéi le dé dào zhè gè zhí wèi, nǐ xū yào yǒu zú gòu de jīng yàn hé jì néng

English translation of 为了得到这个职位,你需要有足够的经验和技能.

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.

我今天得到一份意外的礼物.

wǒ jīn tiān dé dào yī fèn yì wài de lǐ wù

English translation of 我今天得到一份意外的礼物.

I got an unexpected gift today.

This phrase informs about receiving or '得到' an unexpected gift.

你得到的这项荣誉是你的辛勤工作的结果.

nǐ dé dào de zhè xiàng róng yù shì nǐ de xīn qín gōng zuò de jié guǒ

English translation of 你得到的这项荣誉是你的辛勤工作的结果.

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.

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