Chinese Character: 到 (Dào - Arrive; Until)

1. Character Basics

Radical: 至 (Arrive radical)

Stroke Count: 8 (Number of strokes: 8)

Structure Analysis: 会意字，从至（到达），从刀（表音）。本义指抵达（如“到达”），引申为时间终点（如“到明天”）。(Compound ideograph: "至" (arrive) + "刀" (phonetic). Originally means "reach a destination", extended to "until".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dào (Fourth tone)

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

The train arrived at the station. 火车到站了。

I'll wait until 5 o'clock. 我会等到五点。

8. Memory Tips

Combine "至" (arrive) + "刀" (knife) → Knife cutting arrival line. 组合“至”+“刀”→ 刀划到达线。

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