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    Expressing 'to obtain' with 取得 (qǔdé)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    取得 + (了) + Result/Object

    Explanation

    取得 (qǔdé) means 'to obtain,' 'to achieve,' or 'to gain' and is used for accomplishments, results, or progress. It is commonly followed by abstract nouns like 成绩 (results) or 进步 (progress). For example, 取得了好成绩 means 'achieved good results.'

    Examples

    • 经过努力，她取得了很大的进步。

      jīngguò nǔlì, tā qǔdé le hěn dà de jìnbù.

      Through hard work, she made great progress.

    • 我们的团队取得了第一名。

      wǒmen de tuánduì qǔdé le dì yī míng.

      Our team won first place.

    • 他终于取得了驾照。

      tā zhōngyú qǔdé le jiàzhào.

      He finally obtained his driver's license.

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