B1 verb Neutral

获得

[xuo˥˩ tə˧˥]

To come into possession of; to get or acquire something, often through effort or as a result of a process.

Examples

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1

通过实验,我们获得了可靠的数据。

Through experiments, we obtained reliable data.

2

该方案获得了董事会的批准。

The plan gained approval from the board of directors.

3

我在这次旅行中获得了不少快乐。

I gained a lot of happiness from this trip.

Word Family

Noun
获得
Verb
获得
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Memory Tip

Huo (to catch/obtain) + de (to get) = to catch and get.

Quick Quiz

经过努力,他终于____了出国深造的机会。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 获得

Examples

1

通过实验,我们获得了可靠的数据。

academic

Through experiments, we obtained reliable data.

2

该方案获得了董事会的批准。

business

The plan gained approval from the board of directors.

3

我在这次旅行中获得了不少快乐。

everyday

I gained a lot of happiness from this trip.

4

你获得那个工作的面试机会了吗?

informal

Did you get an interview opportunity for that job?

5

获得知识是人一生的追求。

formal

Acquiring knowledge is a lifelong pursuit.

Word Family

Noun
获得
Verb
获得

Common Collocations

获得成功 achieve success
获得支持 gain support
获得批准 get approval
获得信息 obtain information
获得奖金 receive a bonus

Common Phrases

获得感

sense of gain

不劳而获

get something without effort

获得好评

receive good reviews

Often Confused With

获得 vs 得到

Dedao is more common in daily speech, whereas huode is more formal and often implies effort.

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Usage Notes

Frequently used with abstract nouns like 'success', 'support', or 'information'.

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Common Mistakes

Using it for physical objects you just 'bought' (use '买' or '买到' instead).

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Memory Tip

Huo (to catch/obtain) + de (to get) = to catch and get.

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Word Origin

Huo (to hunt/catch) + De (to obtain).

Grammar Patterns

获得+noun 从...中获得...

Quick Quiz

经过努力,他终于____了出国深造的机会。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 获得

Related Phrases

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