Meaning
收到 means 'to receive' or 'to get' something. It indicates that something has successfully arrived or been obtained by the recipient. In modern usage, it's also commonly used as a short acknowledgment meaning 'got it' or 'understood', especially in messaging and military contexts.
Usage
收到 is used in both formal and informal contexts. In daily conversation and text messages, people often use it alone as a quick response meaning 'received' or 'understood'. In professional or business settings, it confirms receipt of messages, packages, or documents. The single word 'Received!' is a common acknowledgment in Chinese communication.
Examples
- 01我收到你的邮件了，谢谢。, .I received your email, thank you.
- 02收到！马上去办。! .Got it! I'll do it right away.
Characters
Common collocations
- 收到消息to receive a message
- 收到礼物to receive a gift
- 收到邮件to receive an email
- 没收到didn't receive
Antonyms
Origin
收到 combines 收 (to receive/collect) with the resultative complement 到 (to arrive/reach), literally meaning 'received to the point of arrival', emphasizing successful completion of the receiving action.