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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
做到zuòdàoto accomplishHSK 2, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #818, Easy
做到zuòdàoto achieveHSK 2, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #818, Easy
zuòdào(zuo4dao4)zuo dao T4
  1. 1to accomplish
  2. 2to achieve
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March 24, 2026

做到zuòdào(zuo4dao4)

做到 means 'to accomplish' or 'to achieve' something. It is commonly used to indicate that a task has been successfully completed or that a goal has been reached. This phrase is often found in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing personal or professional objectives.

Strokes19Frequency#818DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of achieving goals is often tied to perseverance and hard work, reflecting the value placed on diligence and success. The phrase 做到 is frequently used in motivational contexts, such as in education and business, emphasizing the importance of setting and reaching personal milestones.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person (做) putting together a puzzle (到) and finally completing it. The character 做 resembles a person working hard, while 到 suggests reaching a destination. Together, they remind you that when you put in the effort, you can achieve your goals.

Meanings of 做到

zuòdào(zuo4dao4)
1to accomplish
2to achieve
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做到Simplified
19Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

完成 (wánchéng) - use 做到 when emphasizing the act of achieving a goal, while 完成 focuses on the completion of a task.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 做到 with simply 做, which means 'to do' but lacks the sense of completion. It is also important to note that 做到 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in discussions about goals and achievements. Be cautious with tones, especially ensuring the second part, '到', maintains its fourth tone.

HSK Study Tips

While not directly listed in HSK levels, 做到 incorporates vocabulary from HSK Level 3 and 4, such as 做 (to do) and 到 (to arrive). Students should focus on using this phrase in sentences related to achieving goals or completing tasks, enhancing their fluency with related verbs and expressions.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly say '做到' when they mean '做到的' (the achieved), which adds unnecessary complexity. For example, saying '我做到的这个任务' (I accomplished this task) is incorrect; simply saying '我做到这个任务' is sufficient.

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Component Characters

做zuòto do
HSK 111 strokes亻
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到dàoto (a place)
HSK 18 strokes刂
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How to say to accomplish in Chinese

“to accomplish” in Chinese is做到zuòdào

做到 means 'to accomplish' or 'to achieve' something. It is commonly used to indicate that a task has been successfully completed or that a goal has been reached. This phrase is often found in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing personal or professional objectives.

When to use 做到

Learners often confuse 做到 with simply 做, which means 'to do' but lacks the sense of completion. It is also important to note that 做到 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in discussions about goals and achievements. Be cautious with tones, especially ensuring the second part, '到', maintains its fourth tone.

做到 or something close to it

完成 (wánchéng) - use 做到 when emphasizing the act of achieving a goal, while 完成 focuses on the completion of a task.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly say '做到' when they mean '做到的' (the achieved), which adds unnecessary complexity. For example, saying '我做到的这个任务' (I accomplished this task) is incorrect; simply saying '我做到这个任务' is sufficient.

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Yes, you can use 做到 for both small and large tasks, as long as you are referring to completing or achieving something.

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