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March 24, 2026
受到shòudào(shou4dao4)
受到 means 'to receive' or 'to suffer' and is commonly used in contexts where something is given or received, such as gifts or influence, as well as in situations involving suffering or experiencing something negative. It often emphasizes the action of receiving, making it a versatile verb in both formal and informal communication.
Strokes16Frequency#1033DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of receiving (受到) is deeply intertwined with social interactions, such as receiving gifts during festivals like Chinese New Year or receiving education, which is often seen as a privilege.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person standing under a waterfall, receiving water (受到) pouring down on them. The character 受 (shòu) resembles a person receiving something, while 到 (dào) indicates arrival, as if the water has arrived at them.
Meanings of 受到
shòudào(shou4dao4)
1to receive
2to suffer
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受到Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1033Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
受到 (shòudào) vs 接受 (jiēshòu) — use 受到 when emphasizing the experience of receiving or suffering, while 接受 focuses on the act of accepting something.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 受到 with 受 (shòu), which can also mean 'to receive' but is less specific. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, often paired with words like '影响' (yǐngxiǎng, influence) or '教育' (jiàoyù, education) to express the nature of what is received.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 受到 connects well with other verbs and nouns related to receiving or experiencing. Focus on collocations and practice using it in sentences about personal experiences to solidify understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 受到 when they should use 受 alone, such as saying '我受到这个礼物' (wǒ shòudào zhège lǐwù, 'I received this gift'), which is incorrect. The correct phrase is '我收到了这个礼物' (wǒ shōudào le zhège lǐwù).
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受到 means 'to receive' or 'to suffer' and is commonly used in contexts where something is given or received, such as gifts or influence, as well as in situations involving suffering or experiencing something negative. It often emphasizes the action of receiving, making it a versatile verb in both formal and informal communication.
When to use 受到
Be careful not to confuse 受到 with 受 (shòu), which can also mean 'to receive' but is less specific. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, often paired with words like '影响' (yǐngxiǎng, influence) or '教育' (jiàoyù, education) to express the nature of what is received.
受到 or something close to it
受到 (shòudào) vs 接受 (jiēshòu) — use 受到 when emphasizing the experience of receiving or suffering, while 接受 focuses on the act of accepting something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 受到 when they should use 受 alone, such as saying '我受到这个礼物' (wǒ shòudào zhège lǐwù, 'I received this gift'), which is incorrect. The correct phrase is '我收到了这个礼物' (wǒ shōudào le zhège lǐwù).
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Grammar Patterns of 受到
受到 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
