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取得 (qǔ dé) — to obtain, to acquire, to get

Definition

Formal 'to obtain / acquire' for abstract goals like achievements, support, or success. More written than 得到, broader than 获得 (which is typically for awards/qualifications).

verb
to obtainto acquireto get

Examples

  • 取得。
    Tā qǔ dé le dì yī míng.
    He obtained first place.
  • 取得？
    Nǐ qǔ dé le tā de zhī chí ma?
    Did you obtain his support?
  • 取得。
    Gōng sī qǔ dé le hěn duō kè hù.
    The company obtained many customers.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
补充bǔchōngVerb + complement

An action followed by its result or direction.

取qǔtake
得déget

取得 combines 取 take and 得 get to mean successfully obtaining something.

Characters in this word

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

取 pairs 又 (hand) with 耳 (ear), showing a hand taking an ear, as in taking the ear of fallen prey.

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Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

The old form 㝵 showed a hand picking up a cowry, meaning to obtain; later changes turned that picture into 得.

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