The Chinese word "到手" is a verb-object compound formed by combining the verb "到" (dào, meaning "to arrive" or "to reach") with the noun "手" (shǒu, meaning "hand"). Literally, it means "to arrive at the hand," creating a metaphorical expression for something successfully coming into one's possession. It is used to indicate that an item, money, opportunity, or desired outcome has been successfully obtained or received, as in "工资到手了" (The salary has been received). The formation exemplifies a common Chinese linguistic pattern where a concrete physical action ("reaching the hand") evolves to represent an abstract result ("to be acquired").