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到期 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
到期dàoqīto fall due (loan etc)HSK 5, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #10300, Hard
到期dàoqīto expire (visa etc)HSK 5, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #10300, Hard
到期dàoqīto mature (investment bond etc)HSK 5, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #10300, Hard
dàoqī(dao4qi1) T4
  1. 1to fall due (loan etc)
  2. 2to expire (visa etc)
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March 24, 2026

到期dàoqī(dao4qi1)

到期 refers to the point in time when a financial obligation, contract, or legal document, such as a loan or visa, is due to be fulfilled or expires. It is commonly used in contexts involving finance, legal agreements, and time-sensitive documents, indicating that a deadline has been reached.

Strokes20Frequency#10300DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, punctuality and adherence to deadlines are highly valued, especially in business transactions. Understanding terms like 到期 is essential for navigating professional environments where timing is crucial.

Memory Tip

Think of 到 as 'arrive' and 期 as 'period' or 'time'. Imagine a clock ticking down to the last moment, signaling that a 'time period has arrived'. This visual helps you remember that 到期 signifies the arrival of a due date.

Meanings of 到期

dàoqī(dao4qi1)
1to fall due (loan etc)
2to expire (visa etc)
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About 到期

到期Simplified
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 到期

Quick Contrast

到期 (dàoqī) vs 过期 (guòqī) — use 到期 when referring to the due date of an obligation, while 过期 indicates that something has expired past its due date.

Usage Notes

Be careful to use 到期 in contexts related to deadlines and expirations; it is not a general term for time. It is typically used in formal contexts, especially in finance and legal settings. Common collocations include 到期日 (due date) and 到期贷款 (matured loan).

HSK Study Tips

While 到期 is not typically found in the lower HSK levels, it is relevant for learners at HSK 5 and above who encounter finance-related vocabulary. Students should focus on recognizing its use in formal writing and discussions around contracts and deadlines.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 到期 with 过期 (guòqī), which means 'to expire' but has a broader meaning and can apply to food or licenses. Remember, 到期 is specific to deadlines and obligations.

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Component Characters

到dàoto (a place)
HSK 18 strokes刂
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期qīperiod
HSK 412 strokes月
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How to say to fall due (loan etc) in Chinese

“to fall due (loan etc)” in Chinese is到期dàoqī

到期 refers to the point in time when a financial obligation, contract, or legal document, such as a loan or visa, is due to be fulfilled or expires. It is commonly used in contexts involving finance, legal agreements, and time-sensitive documents, indicating that a deadline has been reached.

When to use 到期

Be careful to use 到期 in contexts related to deadlines and expirations; it is not a general term for time. It is typically used in formal contexts, especially in finance and legal settings. Common collocations include 到期日 (due date) and 到期贷款 (matured loan).

到期 or something close to it

到期 (dàoqī) vs 过期 (guòqī) — use 到期 when referring to the due date of an obligation, while 过期 indicates that something has expired past its due date.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 到期 with 过期 (guòqī), which means 'to expire' but has a broader meaning and can apply to food or licenses. Remember, 到期 is specific to deadlines and obligations.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 到期

You can say '我的签证到期了', which means 'My visa has expired'.

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