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verb HSK 5
Traditional 抵達
dǐ dá
to arrive · to reach · to get to

Meaning

抵达 is a formal verb meaning to arrive at or reach a destination. It is more formal and literary than the everyday word 到 (dào). You typically see it in written contexts, news reports, official announcements, and formal speech.

Usage

抵达 is commonly used in formal settings such as news broadcasts, travel announcements, and written reports. It emphasizes the completion of a journey to a specific destination. In casual conversation, native speakers more often use 到 or 到达. 抵达 often appears with place names or formal destination nouns.

Examples

  1. 01
    飞机预计在下午三点抵达北京首都机场。
    Fēi jī yù jì zài xià wǔ sān diǎn dǐ dá Běi jīng Shǒu dū Jī chǎng.
    The plane is expected to arrive at Beijing Capital Airport at 3 PM.
  2. 02
    代表团已经安全抵达会议地点。
    Dài biǎo tuán yǐ jīng ān quán dǐ dá huì yì dì diǎn.
    The delegation has safely arrived at the conference venue.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 抵达目的地
    dǐ dá mù dì dì
    to arrive at the destination
  • 安全抵达
    ān quán dǐ dá
    to arrive safely
  • 顺利抵达
    shùn lì dǐ dá
    to arrive smoothly
  • 预计抵达时间
    yù jì dǐ dá shí jiān
    estimated time of arrival

Antonyms

Origin

Both characters 抵 and 达 carry meanings related to reaching or attaining a goal. Combined, they form a compound that emphasizes the successful completion of arriving at a destination.

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