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    Expressing 'to win' with 夺得 (duódé)

    Actions & Events
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Subject + 夺得 + 了 + Prize/Title

    Explanation

    The verb 夺得 (duódé) means 'to win' or 'to seize,' typically referring to winning a championship, prize, or title. It carries a stronger sense of effort and competition than simple 赢. It is commonly followed by objects like 冠军 (championship) or 金牌 (gold medal).

    Examples

    • 她在这次比赛中夺得了金牌。

      Tā zài zhè cì bǐsài zhōng duódé le jīnpái.

      She won the gold medal in this competition.

    • 我们的球队终于夺得了联赛冠军。

      Wǒmen de qiúduì zhōngyú duódé le liánsài guànjūn.

      Our team finally won the league championship.

    • 那位年轻选手夺得了全场最高分。

      Nà wèi niánqīng xuǎnshǒu duódé le quánchǎng zuìgāo fēn.

      That young contestant won the highest score of the event.

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