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March 24, 2026
遇到yùdào(yu4dao4)
遇到 (yù dào) means 'to meet' or 'to encounter' someone or something unexpectedly. This verb is often used in contexts where one comes across people, situations, or problems unexpectedly, emphasizing the element of chance in the encounter.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, unexpected encounters often come with a sense of fate or destiny, which is reflected in the saying '有缘千里来相会', meaning that if two people are meant to meet, distance will not be an obstacle.
Memory Tip
Think of 遇 as 'encounter' and 见 as 'see'. Imagine you 'see' someone you didn't expect to meet while walking down the street. The character 遇 combines the 'go' radical (走) with 'to meet' (会), reminding you of the journey you take when you meet someone unexpectedly.
Meanings of 遇到
yùdào(yu4dao4)
1to meet
2to run into
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HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
遭遇 (zāoyù) - use 遇到 for unexpected encounters, while 遭遇 implies a more negative or adverse situation.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 遇 as 'encounter' and 见 as 'see'. Imagine you 'see' someone you didn't expect to meet while walking down the street. The character 遇 combines the 'go' radical (走) with 'to meet' (会), reminding you of the journey you take when you meet someone unexpectedly.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context where 遇到 is used; it is generally informal and can imply a chance meeting. It collocates well with phrases like 遇到困难 (to encounter difficulties) or 遇到朋友 (to meet a friend). Avoid using it in overly formal situations where more specific terms might be preferred.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 3 HSK word, 遇到 connects well with other verbs that express actions or encounters, such as 见 (to see) or 认识 (to know). Focus on using this verb in sentences to practice your conversational skills and enhance your fluency.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, unexpected encounters often come with a sense of fate or destiny, which is reflected in the saying '有缘千里来相会', meaning that if two people are meant to meet, distance will not be an obstacle.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 遇到 with 见面, using it in contexts where a planned meeting is implied. For example, saying '我们今天遇到' (We meet today) is incorrect; it should be '我们今天见面' (We meet today).
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Grammar Patterns of 遇到
遇到 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must not give up.
Example Sentences for 遇到 (10)
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1
这是我所遇到的最好的事情了。
zhè shì wǒ suǒ yù dào de zuì hǎo de shì qíng le。
It's the best thing that ever happened to me.
2
她无疑是我到目前为止所遇到的最疯狂之人。
tā wú yí shì wǒ dào mù qián wéi zhǐ suǒ yù dào de zuì fēng kuáng zhī rén。
She is without question the craziest person I've met to date.
3
如果你遇到难题的话他们会帮助你。
rú guǒ nǐ yù dào nán tí de huà tā mén huì bāng zhù nǐ。
They will be there to help if you get stuck.
4
他们有理由相信可能会遇到麻烦。
tā mén yǒu lǐ yóu xiāng xìn kě néng huì yù dào má fán。
They had reason to believe there could be trouble.
5
当你遇到他时，他谈论起自己时总是能让人放下戒心。
dāng nǐ yù dào tā shí， ， tā tán lùn qǐ zì jǐ shí zǒng shì néng ràng rén fàng xià jiè。
When you meet him, he is disarming as he talks about himself.
6
在这种情形下，他们遇到困难就不足为怪了。
zài zhè zhǒng qíng xíng xià， ， tā mén yù dào kùn nán jiù bù zú wéi guài。
Under such circumstances, it is little wonder that they experience difficulties.
7
布鲁克先生肯定遇到了点小麻烦。
bù lǔ kè xiān shēng kěn dìng yù dào le diǎn xiǎo má fán。
Mr Brooke is undoubtedly in a spot of bother.
8
就是在绘画课上他遇到了安东尼-普鲁斯特, 他们后来成为终身朋友.
jiù shì zài huì huà kè shàng tā yù dào le ān dōng ní- - pǔ lǔ sī, tè , tā mén hòu lái chéng wéi zhōng shēn.
It was there that he met Antonin Proust , who was to become a great lifetime friend.
9
他是我本赛季遇到的最出色的对手，一位了不起的运动员。
tā shì wǒ běn sài jì yù dào de zuì chū sè de duì shǒu， ， yī wèi le bù qǐ de yùn dòng。
He's the best opponent I've come across this season, a great player.
10
杰米遇到过什么麻烦吗？
jié mǐ yù dào guò shí mó má fán ma？
Had Jamie ever been in any kind of trouble?
Cultural Notes for 遇到
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, unexpected encounters often come with a sense of fate or destiny, which is reflected in the saying '有缘千里来相会', meaning that if two people are meant to meet, distance will not be an obstacle.
Frequently Asked Questions about 遇到
Typically, 遇到 is more suited for informal contexts; in formal writing, consider using 遇见 (to meet) instead.
遇到 emphasizes the unexpected nature of the meeting, while 见面 is used more generally for planned meetings.
You can say '我昨天在街上遇到一个老朋友' which means 'I ran into an old friend on the street yesterday.'
