As a quintessential example of the “arrival” directional complement, the “V + Dào” construction showcases differences from verb complements in English. “Dào” in the “V + Dào” construction cannot be entirely equated with English satellites like “to”, “in”, “up”, “down”, etc. Moreover, in “V + Dào” constructions, either the verb (V) or “Dào” can assume the main verb status, and sometimes both can hold this status under certain circumstances. The integration of “V” and “Dào” in “V + Dào” constructions underscore the complexity of event integration degrees and principles, defying simple categorization into main verb or satellite roles. It is indicated that the complement “Dào” in the “V + Dào” construction is still undergoing grammaticalization processes.