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获得
huòdé
to obtain
HSK 4, v, 21 strokes, rank #1098, Medium
获得
huòdé
to receive
HSK 4, v, 21 strokes, rank #1098, Medium
获得
huòdé
to get
HSK 4, v, 21 strokes, rank #1098, Medium
huòdé(huo4de2)huo de T4
1to obtain
2to receive
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March 24, 2026
获得(獲得)huòdé(huo4de2)
获得 means 'to obtain' or 'to receive' and is commonly used in contexts where someone achieves or acquires something, such as knowledge, awards, or possessions. It implies a sense of effort or achievement in the process of receiving.
Strokes21Frequency#1098DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, obtaining certificates or awards is highly valued, often associated with personal and professional success. 获得 is frequently used in educational contexts, highlighting the importance placed on achievements.
Memory tip
Imagine a person holding a trophy high above their head, symbolizing their achievement. The character 获 (huò) looks like a person with arms extended, celebrating their success, while 得 (dé) resembles someone receiving a gift. Together, they remind you of the joy of obtaining something valuable.
Meanings of 获得
huòdé(huo4de2)
1to obtain
2to receive
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About 获得
获得Simplified
獲得Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1098Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
获得 (huòdé) vs 取得 (qǔdé) — use 获得 when emphasizing the process of obtaining something through effort, while 取得 is more neutral and can imply simply acquiring without the same connotation of effort.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 获得 with similar verbs like 得到 (dédào), which is more casual. 获得 is often used in formal contexts, such as academic achievements or awards. A common collocation is 获得资格 (huòdé zīgé), meaning 'to obtain qualifications'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 4 word, 获得 connects with other verbs of acquisition and possession, such as 得到 (dédào) and 拿到 (nádào). Focus on practicing the contexts in which these words are used interchangeably, noting their nuances.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 获得 with 得到, using them interchangeably in all contexts. For example, saying '我获得了一个书' (Wǒ huòdéle yīgè shū) is incorrect; it should be '我得到了一个书' (Wǒ dédàole yīgè shū) for a more casual context.
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获得 means 'to obtain' or 'to receive' and is commonly used in contexts where someone achieves or acquires something, such as knowledge, awards, or possessions. It implies a sense of effort or achievement in the process of receiving.
When to use 获得
Be careful not to confuse 获得 with similar verbs like 得到 (dédào), which is more casual. 获得 is often used in formal contexts, such as academic achievements or awards. A common collocation is 获得资格 (huòdé zīgé), meaning 'to obtain qualifications'.
获得 or something close to it
获得 (huòdé) vs 取得 (qǔdé) — use 获得 when emphasizing the process of obtaining something through effort, while 取得 is more neutral and can imply simply acquiring without the same connotation of effort.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 获得 with 得到, using them interchangeably in all contexts. For example, saying '我获得了一个书' (Wǒ huòdéle yīgè shū) is incorrect; it should be '我得到了一个书' (Wǒ dédàole yīgè shū) for a more casual context.
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Grammar patterns of 获得
获得 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
