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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
获奖huòjiǎngto win an awardHSK 4, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #9313, Medium
huòjiǎng(huo4jiang3)huo jiang T4
  1. 1to win an award
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March 24, 2026

获奖(獲獎)huòjiǎng(huo4jiang3)

获奖 refers to the act of winning an award or prize, often in the context of competitions, academic achievements, or recognition in various fields such as art, science, or sports. It emphasizes the recognition of merit and accomplishment.

Strokes19Frequency#9313DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, winning awards is often seen as a significant achievement that brings honor not only to the individual but also to their family and community. Events like the National Science and Technology Awards are highly respected and celebrated.

Memory Tip

Think of 获 (huò) as 'to obtain' and 奖 (jiǎng) as 'prize.' Imagine a trophy in your hands after a competition, symbolizing your hard work and success. The '获' looks like a person reaching out to grab the '奖,' the prize.

Meanings of 获奖

huòjiǎng(huo4jiang3)
1to win an award
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获奖Simplified
獲獎Traditional
19Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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Quick Contrast

获奖 (win an award) vs 得奖 (receive an award) — use 获奖 when emphasizing the act of winning, while 得奖 is more about the act of receiving an award.

Usage Notes

This term is generally used in formal contexts, such as award ceremonies or official announcements. Common collocations include '获得奖项' (to receive an award) and '获奖者' (award winner). Be careful with the tones—'获' (huò) has a falling tone, while '奖' (jiǎng) has a rising tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 获奖 is not specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, it relates to other HSK words regarding achievements and competitions. Learners should focus on understanding the context in which awards are given and build vocabulary around related concepts like '竞争' (competition) and '奖励' (reward).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 获奖 with 中奖 (zhòng jiǎng), which means 'to win a lottery.' An incorrect example would be saying '我中奖了' when meaning 'I won an award.' The correct phrase would be '我获奖了.'

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Component Characters

获huòto catch
HSK 410 strokes艹
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奖jiǎngprize
HSK 49 strokes大
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How to say to win an award in Chinese

“to win an award” in Chinese is获奖huòjiǎng

获奖 refers to the act of winning an award or prize, often in the context of competitions, academic achievements, or recognition in various fields such as art, science, or sports. It emphasizes the recognition of merit and accomplishment.

When to use 获奖

This term is generally used in formal contexts, such as award ceremonies or official announcements. Common collocations include '获得奖项' (to receive an award) and '获奖者' (award winner). Be careful with the tones—'获' (huò) has a falling tone, while '奖' (jiǎng) has a rising tone.

获奖 or something close to it

获奖 (win an award) vs 得奖 (receive an award) — use 获奖 when emphasizing the act of winning, while 得奖 is more about the act of receiving an award.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 获奖 with 中奖 (zhòng jiǎng), which means 'to win a lottery.' An incorrect example would be saying '我中奖了' when meaning 'I won an award.' The correct phrase would be '我获奖了.'

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You can say '我获奖了' (wǒ huò jiǎng le).

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