Meaning of 取得
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to acquire; to get; to obtain
How to use 取得
取得 is a fairly formal verb used with abstract things like results, success, progress, or permission. It often pairs with nouns such as 成绩, 进步, 成功, and 同意. Example: 他这次考试取得了好成绩。(Tā zhè cì kǎoshì qǔdéle hǎo chéngjì.) He got good results on this exam.
取 (qǔ) shows a hand 又 reaching for an ear 耳, so it means to take, and 得 (dé) means to get. Take and get together give 取得: to actually obtain something you worked for.
Common mistake: Learners often read 得 here as the neutral de or as děi, but in 取得 it is second tone dé. Also avoid using 取得 for everyday objects like buying a book; for that, say 买到 or 拿到.
取得 in example sentences
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取 qǔ · to take · 8 strokes
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得 dé · to obtain · 11 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 取得.
| 觉得 | juéde | to think that ...; to feel that ...; to feel (uncomfortable etc) |
| 得到 | dédào | to get; to obtain; to receive |
| 记得 | jìde | to remember |
| 懂得 | dǒngde | to understand; to know; to comprehend |
| 得出 | déchū | to obtain (a result); to arrive at (a conclusion) |
| 不得不 | bùdébù | have no choice or option but to; cannot but |
| 值得 | zhídé | worth the money; to merit; to deserve; to be worth (doing sth) |
| 取消 | qǔxiāo | to cancel; to call off; to revoke; to rescind |
| 采取 | cǎiqǔ | to adopt or carry out (measures, policies, course of action); to take |
| 争取 | zhēngqǔ | to fight for; to strive for |
| 认得 | rènde | to recognize; to remember sth (or sb) on seeing it |
| 显得 | xiǎnde | to seem; to look |
Questions about 取得
What does 取得 mean?
取得 (qǔdé) means "to acquire; to get; to obtain" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 取得?
取得 is made of 2 characters: 取 (8 strokes), 得 (11 strokes). That is 19 strokes in total.
Is 取得 an HSK word?
Yes. 取得 is on the HSK 2 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 取得 and 得到?
得到 is broader and more casual, used for gifts, help, or things you receive. 取得 sounds more formal and stresses achieving something through effort, such as 取得成功 (qǔdé chénggōng), to achieve success.
Can 取得 be used with 联系?
Yes, 取得联系 (qǔdé liánxì) is a common fixed phrase meaning to get in touch or establish contact. For example, 我们已经和他取得了联系。means We have already gotten in touch with him.