到位 dàowèi to get to the intended location
to get to the intended location; to be in place; to be in position; precise; well (done)
How to remember 到位: 到 arrive + 位 position = to get to the intended location.
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How it is used
- Means done thoroughly and to the required standard - 他的分析很到位 (tā de fēnxī hěn dàowèi) his analysis is right on the mark / hits every point.
- Also literal 'in place': 资金到位 (zījīn dàowèi) the funds are in place; 服务到位 = attentive, complete service.
- Predicate/complement word - 说到位、做到位 (say it / do it fully), praising completeness rather than mere correctness.