Meanings of 获奖
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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.
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.
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).
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.'
Pronunciation of 获奖
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How to say to win an award in Chinese
“to win an award” in Chinese is获奖
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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Frequently Asked Questions about 获奖
You can say '我获奖了' (wǒ huò jiǎng le).
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