等到

等到 děngdào

When

dengdao

What 等到 means

  1. When

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等到 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

等
děng
Wait (grade - equal - etc.)
到
dào
To (arrive - go to)

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Questions about 等到

What does 等到 mean in English?

等到 is pronounced děngdào and means When.

How do you pronounce 等到?

等到 is děngdào in pinyin — written dengdao without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 等到?

等到 is written with 2 characters: 等 (děng) Wait (grade - equal - etc.), 到 (dào) To (arrive - go to). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

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