料到
How to Understand
料到 means 'to expect' or 'to anticipate.' It is often used to express a prediction or assumption about something that might happen, especially in a context where the outcome is not certain but likely.
The character 料 (liào) originally meant 'material' or 'ingredient,' but in this context, it functions as a prefix indicating a thought or consideration. 到 (dào) means 'to arrive' or 'to reach,' and here it indicates the completion or realization of an expectation. Together, they form a phrase meaning 'to have expected' or 'to have anticipated.'
料到 is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, especially in situations where someone predicts an outcome based on prior knowledge or experience. It can be used in formal or informal settings and is often followed by a clause describing what was expected.