取得

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他在比赛中取得了第一名。▶ —
   He took first place in the competition.
2. 双方取得了一致意见。▶ —
   Both sides reached a consensus.

Collocations

Mnemonic

取 qǔ "to take" + 得 dé "to obtain": both mean "to obtain"; to achieve or attain (results, qualifications, consensus). 取得成功 = to achieve success, 取得进步 = to make progress. Used with abstract gains. Opposite of 失去 (to lose).

Related

Quick check

1. What objects does 取得 often take?

   • 成功 / 成绩 / 进步 (success, results, progress)
   • smell and taste
   • height and weight
   • color and sound