dou3 daat6到達到达
Jyutpingdou3 daat6
Yaledou daaht
Definition
To arrive at or reach a destination.
writtentransportdaily actions
How it's used
While standard in written Chinese, this term feels quite formal or bureaucratic in spoken Cantonese. Locals almost always prefer using 到 or 嚟到 in casual conversation. Using 到達 in everyday speech can make you sound like a news anchor or a formal announcement.
Examples
What time will we arrive at the destination?
The bus finally arrived at the terminal.
Related words
Common phrases
arrive at the destination
reach the finish line
Common mistake
Learners often use this word in casual social contexts where it sounds stiff. If you are telling a friend you have arrived at a restaurant, say 我嚟到喇 instead of 我到達喇.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
