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The word "遇到" is formed by combining the character "遇", which means "to meet" or "encounter", with "到", meaning "to arrive" or "reach". In this compound, "遇" conveys the core action of meeting, while "到" acts as a resultative complement, indicating the achievement or completion of that action, thereby producing the meaning "to encounter" or "come across".

Example Sentences Hide

我今天遇到一位老朋友。

Wǒ jīntiān yùdào yí wèi lǎo péngyou.

I met an old friend today.

在街上遇到熟人让我很开心。

Zài jiē shàng yùdào shúrén ràng wǒ hěn kāixīn.

Running into an acquaintance on the street made me very happy.

如果你遇到困难，可以随时找我帮忙。

Rúguǒ nǐ yùdào kùnnán, kěyǐ suíshí zhǎo wǒ bāngmáng.

If you encounter any difficulties, you can ask me for help anytime.

他在旅行中遇到了很多有趣的人和事。

Tā zài lǚxíng zhōng yùdào le hěn duō yǒuqù de rén hé shì.

He encountered many interesting people and things during his travels.

人的一生中总会遇到各种挑战和机遇。

Rén de yīshēng zhōng zǒng huì yùdào gè zhǒng tiǎozhàn hé jīyù.

In one's life, one will always encounter various challenges and opportunities.

Word Definition - 遇到

yù dào to meet; to run into; to come across

Individual Character Details

遇 yù, yù
到 dào