获 (huò) - to capture & to obtain

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huò ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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获 · huò

to capture;

to obtain;

to reap;

to harvest;

can refer to animals caught in hunting or results achieved

to captureto obtainto reap

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 得— to get, to obtain
  • 取— to take, to acquire
  • 收— to receive, to collect
  • 擒— to capture, to catch

Antonyms

  • 失— to lose
  • 丢— to lose, to discard
  • 弃— to abandon, to give up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soldiers captured the enemy commander (俘获敌军指挥官).
  • We obtained valuable experience from this project (从项目中获得宝贵经验).
  • Farmers harvest crops in autumn (农民在秋天收获庄稼).
  • He won first prize in the competition (他在比赛中获得一等奖).

Collocations

  • capture(捕获)
  • obtain(获得)
  • harvest(收获)
  • acquire(获取)
  • hunt and capture(猎获)
  • seize(缴获)

Idioms

  • Reap without sowing(不劳而获)
  • Obtain both fame and wealth(名利双获)
  • Capture alive(生擒活获)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted capturing animals in hunting, later extended to mean obtaining results or achievements
  • In agricultural context, strongly associated with harvesting crops and reaping rewards
  • Reflects the traditional value that rewards come from effort and diligence

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