Chinese
duó
Meaning: to snatch; to win; to dazzle
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

奪
夺

Example sentences

This trophy is what we won through hard work.
他在國際比賽中勇奪金牌,為國爭光。
他在国际比赛中勇夺金牌,为国争光。
He won the gold medal in the international competition, bringing glory to the country.
他多年來的奧運奪金夢想徹底破滅了。
他多年来的奥运夺金梦想彻底破灭了。
His dream of winning Olympic gold for many years has completely shattered.
他在決賽中奪得冠軍,成為了這次比賽的黑馬。
他在决赛中夺得冠军,成为了这次比赛的黑马。
He won the championship in the final, becoming the dark horse of this competition.

Usage Notes

Can mean taking something by force, winning a competition, or making a decision. It also describes a dazzling brilliance.

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