Chinese
huòqǔ
Meaning: to obtain; to acquire; to gain
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

獲取
獲
取
获取
获
取

Example sentences

We need more data to obtain accurate results.
閱讀是獲取知識的重要途徑。
阅读是获取知识的重要途径。
Reading is an important way to acquire knowledge.
他企圖賄賂官員以獲取合同。
他企图贿赂官员以获取合同。
He attempted to bribe officials to get the contract.
請撥打我們的服務熱線獲取更多資訊。
请拨打我们的服务热线获取更多资讯。
Please dial our service hotline to obtain more information.
他在制度中鑽空子,獲取了不當利益。
他在制度中钻空子,获取了不当利益。
He exploited loopholes in the system to gain improper benefits.

Usage Notes

Formal way to say 'get' or 'acquire', often used with abstract nouns like information, profit, or knowledge.

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