达到

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 今天气温达到了三十八度。▶ —
   Today the temperature reached 38 degrees.
2. 经过努力,我们终于达到了目标。▶ —
   After much effort, we finally reached our goal.

Collocations

Mnemonic

达 dá "to reach" + 到 dào "to arrive": both mean "to reach"; together, to attain a level or goal. 达 has the walk radical 辶. Distinguish from 到达 (to arrive at a place): 达到 reaches a level or goal.

Related

Quick check

1. What is the difference between 达到 and 到达?

   • 达到 = attain a level/goal; 到达 = arrive at a place
   • identical
   • 达到 = color; 到达 = taste
   • 到达 = time