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ComplementsHSK 3

Result complements 到 and 见

Result complements 到 and 见 attach to verbs to show that the action achieved its intended outcome (e.g., 看到 'to see' vs. 看 'to look'). Use 见 only with perception verbs like 看 and 听; 到 is more versatile and works with many different verbs. Common pitfall: don't use 见 with non-perception verbs like 做 or 来 where 到 is the correct complement.

Structure

Subj. + Verb + 到 + Obj.
Subj. + Verb + 见 + Obj.
generally only with verbs of perception (e.g., 看, 听)

Examples

  • 你看到那个帅哥了吗？
    Nǐ kàn dào nàge shuàigē le ma?
    Did you see that handsome guy?
  • 我看到了。
    Wǒ kàn dào le.
    I saw it.
  • 你听到了吗？
    Nǐ tīng dào le ma?
    Did you hear it?

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