Chinese word

到位

Pronunciation

Pinyindào wèi

Meaning

  • adjectiveappropriate

Example

这个安排很到位。zhè ge ān pái hěn dào wèi

This arrangement is appropriate.

Illustration for 到位 (appropriate)

More examples

她的回答很到位。tā de huí dá hěn dào wèi

Her answer is exactly right.

Core concept

A result lands exactly where its purpose requires, with its parts properly in place.

Common phrases

  • 服务到位fú wù dào wèi

    attentive service

  • 细节到位xì jié dào wèi

    careful attention to detail

  • 安排到位ān pái dào wèi

    well-planned arrangements

Similar words

适当shì dàng: Suitable for the situation or purpose in method, degree, or amount.
恰当qià dàng: Fitting the situation in choice of words or actions and not inappropriate.
妥当tuǒ dàng: Reasonable and acceptable when judged by the facts, conditions, or logic.
周到zhōu dào: Showing detailed preparation and thoughtful care, with nothing important left out.

Definition in Chinese

达到应有的位置或程度，形容做事恰当、合适或执行到位。dá dào yīng yǒu de wèi zhì huò chéng dù xíng róng zuò shì qià dàng hé shì huò zhí xíng dào wèi

Word origin

到 (dào, "reach") + 位 (wèi, "place or position") forms the idea of reaching the proper position or level, which extends to actions being properly carried out.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, it often praises the thoroughness of an arrangement, preparation, or response, where English may use the longer phrase "well handled".

Other meanings

  • accurateadjective
  • just rightadjective

Opposites

  • 不到位bú dào wèiinadequateadjective

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