English–Chinese
“get home” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindào jiā
Example
我刚到家，正在做饭。wǒ gāng dào jiā zhèng zài zuò fàn
I just got home and am cooking.
How to say “get home” in Chinese
“Get home” in Chinese is 到家 (dào jiā).
A person crosses from the outside into the place where home life happens.
Example sentences with 到家
他常常很晚才到家。tā cháng cháng hěn wǎn cái dào jiā
He often does not get home until very late.
Tips for using 到家
- In everyday conversation, this verb often takes the sentence particle le to mark a newly completed arrival rather than a plan to return.