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(shòu dào) - to receive, to suffer in Mandarin

shòudào

Traditional: 受到

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Translation

to receive, to suffer

Word origin

A resultative compound of 受 (shòu) 'to receive' and 到 (dào) 'to reach'. 受 pictures two hands passing an object between them; 到 has 至 (to arrive) with 刀 (dāo) as phonetic. Together they mark something received or undergone.

Origin
compound
Root
受 (shòu, to receive: hands passing an object) + 到 (dào, to reach)

Stroke order

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Examples

He was warmly welcomed by everyone.

She suffered a serious injury.

We received a warm welcome.

She received encouragement from the teacher.

This book is loved by readers.

受到 (shòu dào) means to receive or to suffer.

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This word is part of lesson 20.