Definition
获得 (huò dé) is a formal verb meaning 'to obtain, to gain' — it implies effort or a formal context (e.g., winning a prize, gaining knowledge). It is more formal than the everyday 得到 (dé dào) and is used for achievements and abstract things, while 取得 (qǔ dé) focuses on results/progress and 获取 (huò qǔ) is even more formal, often for information or resources. The standalone 得 (dé) is less common in modern speech.
verb
to obtainto getto win (a prize, award, etc.)
Examples
- ，获得。Zài zhè cì bǐsài zhōng, tā huò dé le dì yī míng.In this competition, he won first place.
- ，获得。Tōngguò nǔlì xuéxí, tā huò dé le hěn duō zhīshi.Through hard study, she gained a lot of knowledge.
- 获得。Wǒmen yào huò dé dàjiā de zhīchí.We need to gain everyone's support.
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