Word Explanation
做到 (zuò dào) is a compound verb meaning 'to accomplish' or 'to achieve'—specifically, to successfully complete something that was intended, promised, or required. The first character 做 (zuò) means 'to do' or 'to perform', and the second character 到 (dào) literally means 'to reach' or 'to arrive at'; together, they convey the idea of 'doing something to the point of completion or fulfillment'. It often implies effort, commitment, or meeting a standard.
This verb is commonly used in contexts involving goals, promises, responsibilities, or expectations—for example, fulfilling duties at work, keeping personal commitments, or attaining measurable outcomes. It frequently appears after modal verbs like 能 (néng, 'can'), 会 (huì, 'will/be able to'), or 应该 (yīnggāi, 'should'), and is rarely used in isolation without an object or complement indicating what was accomplished. Unlike simple verbs like 完成 (wánchéng), 做到 carries a subtle nuance of overcoming difficulty or living up to expectations.
Example Sentences
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