达到 (dá dào) is a transitive verb meaning 'to reach' or 'to achieve' a specific point, level, goal, standard, or state. It combines 达 (dá), which means 'to arrive at' or 'to attain', and 到 (dào), which reinforces the sense of completion or arrival — together they emphasize successful attainment. Unlike simple verbs like 到 (dào) alone, 达到 always implies accomplishment of something measurable or defined: a target score, a temperature, a legal requirement, or a personal milestone.

This word is common in formal, academic, professional, and written contexts — for example, reports, news articles, performance reviews, or exam instructions. It’s rarely used for physical arrival at a location (use 到达 or 到 instead); rather, it focuses on abstract or quantitative endpoints. Learners should note that 达到 must be followed directly by its object (e.g., a number, noun phrase, or clause with 的), and it does not take aspect particles like 了 or 过 unless the sentence structure explicitly calls for them.