How to Say ‘To find’ in Simplified Chinese
找到
zhǎo dào
[jaow-daow]
💬 Usage Tip: 找到 is 找 plus 到, and 到 adds the idea of actually reaching the result. Compare 我在找工作 "I'm looking for a job" with 我找到了工作 "I found a job."
Phrase Breakdown
找到
zhǎo dào
[jaow-daow]
to find
Means to successfully locate or obtain something, such as a job, contact, or opportunity.
希望你能找到适合自己的工作。
I hope you can find a job that suits you.
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