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March 24, 2026
受到shòudào(shou4dao4)
受到 means 'to receive' or 'to suffer' and is commonly used in contexts where something is given or received, such as gifts or influence, as well as in situations involving suffering or experiencing something negative. It often emphasizes the action of receiving, making it a versatile verb in both formal and informal communication.
Frequency#1033DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of receiving (受到) is deeply intertwined with social interactions, such as receiving gifts during festivals like Chinese New Year or receiving education, which is often seen as a privilege.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person standing under a waterfall, receiving water (受到) pouring down on them. The character 受 (shòu) resembles a person receiving something, while 到 (dào) indicates arrival, as if the water has arrived at them.
Meanings of 受到
shòudào(shou4dao4)
1to receive
2to suffer
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1033Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
受到 (shòudào) vs 接受 (jiēshòu) — use 受到 when emphasizing the experience of receiving or suffering, while 接受 focuses on the act of accepting something.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person standing under a waterfall, receiving water (受到) pouring down on them. The character 受 (shòu) resembles a person receiving something, while 到 (dào) indicates arrival, as if the water has arrived at them.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 受到 with 受 (shòu), which can also mean 'to receive' but is less specific. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, often paired with words like '影响' (yǐngxiǎng, influence) or '教育' (jiàoyù, education) to express the nature of what is received.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 受到 connects well with other verbs and nouns related to receiving or experiencing. Focus on collocations and practice using it in sentences about personal experiences to solidify understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of receiving (受到) is deeply intertwined with social interactions, such as receiving gifts during festivals like Chinese New Year or receiving education, which is often seen as a privilege.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 受到 when they should use 受 alone, such as saying '我受到这个礼物' (wǒ shòudào zhège lǐwù, 'I received this gift'), which is incorrect. The correct phrase is '我收到了这个礼物' (wǒ shōudào le zhège lǐwù).
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Grammar Patterns of 受到
受到 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 4 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.
Nerve cells have limited ability to regenerate if destroyed.
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该队还因其良好的体育精神及公平竞争精神而受到了表扬。
gāi duì huán yīn qí liáng hǎo de tǐ yù jīng shén jí gōng píng jìng zhēng jīng shén ér shòu dào le biǎo yáng。
The team also won praise for sportsmanship and fair play.
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全国的核武器工厂均受到了有毒废弃物的严重污染。
quán guó de hé wǔ qì gōng chǎng jūn shòu dào le yǒu dú fèi qì wù de yán zhòng wū rǎn。
Nuclear weapons plants across the country are heavily contaminated with toxic wastes.
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由于约翰逊东窗事发，他们的体育声誉受到了严重损害。
yóu yú yuē hàn xùn dōng chuāng shì fā， ， tā mén de tǐ yù shēng yù shòu dào le yán zhòng sǔn。
Their sporting reputation has suffered enormously from Johnson's exposure.
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我有限的外交手腕儿受到了极其严峻的考验。
wǒ yǒu xiàn de wài jiāo shǒu wàn ér shòu dào le jí qí yán jùn de kǎo yàn。
My limited diplomatic skills were tested to the utmost.
7
企业感受到了别处经济衰退带来的间接影响。
qǐ yè gǎn shòu dào le bié chǔ jīng jì shuāi tuì dài lái de jiān jiē yǐng xiǎng。
Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that'sgoing on elsewhere.
8
他强烈地感受到这件作品的美学价值。
tā qiáng liè dì gǎn shòu dào zhè jiàn zuò pǐn de měi xué jià zhí。
He responded very strongly to the aesthetic of this particular work.
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真搞不懂为什么这个人就该受到如此不公正的待遇。
zhēn gǎo bù dǒng wéi shí mó zhè gè rén jiù gāi shòu dào rú cǐ bù gōng zhèng de dài yù。
It was hard to say why the man deserved such shabby treatment.
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这位航海家的名誉受到了历史修正主义者的攻击。
zhè wèi háng hǎi jiā de míng yù shòu dào le lì shǐ xiū zhèng zhǔ yì zhě de gōng jī。
The reputation of the navigator is under assault from historical revisionists.
Cultural Notes for 受到
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of receiving (受到) is deeply intertwined with social interactions, such as receiving gifts during festivals like Chinese New Year or receiving education, which is often seen as a privilege.
Frequently Asked Questions about 受到
Yes, 受到 can be used positively, such as receiving praise or benefits.
It can be used in both contexts, but is more common in formal situations.
Common collocations include 受到影响 (shòudào yǐngxiǎng, to be influenced) and 受到教育 (shòudào jiàoyù, to receive education).
