达标

• Pinyin: dá biāo
• Hanzi breakdown: 达 = 辶 + 大 (to reach); 标 = 木 + 票 (standard, mark)

Meaning

To meet the standard; to reach the required level. A verb describing successful attainment of a benchmark or target.

Used in educational, industrial, and administrative contexts to indicate compliance with standards. Common in quality control, academic testing, and regulatory compliance. The opposite is 不达标 (substandard).

Examples

1. 这批产品的质量全部达标，可以出厂销售了。 This batch of products has all met quality standards and can be shipped for sale.
2. 他的体能测试成绩刚好达标，差一点就被淘汰了。 His physical fitness test score just barely met the standard — he almost got eliminated.
3. 企业排放必须达标，否则会面临高额罚款。 Enterprise emissions must meet standards, otherwise they will face hefty fines.

Usage Guide

Context: quality control, testing, compliance

Tone: official

Do Say

• 空气质量今天达标了。(The air quality met standards today.)
• 所有参赛选手都达标才能晋级。(All contestants must meet the standard to advance.)

Don't Say

• 我的心情达标了 (达标 is for measurable standards — for feelings, use other expressions like 很好 or 满意)

Origin & History

Compound of 达 (to reach, attain) + 标 (standard, target). Together meaning to reach the required standard.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal