达 (dá) - to reach & to attain
达 · dá
to reach;
to attain;
to achieve;
to understand thoroughly;
to express;
to extend;
to be eminent;
also used in transliterations.
to reachto attainto achieve
Usage highlights
to reach/arriveto achieve/attainthorough understandingexpress deliverythoroughfareeminent official
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The train arrived at the station (到达车站).
- He achieved his goal (达到目标).
- This road leads to the city center (这条马路直达市中心).
- He is a prominent figure (他是位达官贵人).
Collocations
- to reach/arrive(到达)
- to achieve/attain(达到)
- thorough understanding(通达)
- express delivery(快递)
- thoroughfare(通衢达道)
- eminent official(达官)
Idioms
- Thoroughly versed in both polite and martial arts(文韬武略, 达权知变)
- To have a thorough understanding and be well-versed in both ancient and modern learning(通今博古, 达士通人)
- To be understanding and accommodating(通情达理)
- To have outstanding ability and great learning(才识过人, 达士拔俗)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically associated with achieving high office or scholarly success.
- Commonly used in names to express wishes for success and reaching one's potential.
- Used in Buddhist contexts to refer to enlightenment or understanding (e.g., 达摩).