Definitions

huò (verb) to obtain; to get; to capture
huò (verb) to harvest; to reap

Etymology

Simplified form of and . Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

About

The character "获" in its simplified form originates from the merger of two traditional characters, "獲" and "穫", which were historically separate. "獲" is structured with the beast radical 犭 alongside the component 蒦, and it originally meant to capture or seize, particularly in the context of hunting. "穫" incorporates the grain radical 禾 with the same phonetic component 蒦, and it specifically denoted the harvesting of crops. Over time, the meanings of both characters broadened to encompass general acquisition or gain. The simplified character "获" consolidates these into a single form, composed of the grass radical 艹 above the component 犬, meaning dog, and it now carries the combined senses of capturing, obtaining, and harvesting.

Example Sentences Hide

得了奖。

Tā huòdéle jiǎng.

He received an award.

农民收粮食。

Nóngmín shōuhuò liángshí.

Farmers harvest grain.

她终于救了。

Tā zhōngyú huòjiùle.

She was finally rescued.

我们得了胜利。

Wǒmen huòdéle shènglì.

We achieved victory.

这次比赛他得第一名。

Zhè cì bǐsài tā huòdé dì yī míng.

In this competition, he obtained first place.

经过努力,他得了成功。

Jīngguò nǔlì, tā huòdéle chénggōng.

After hard work, he achieved success.

在科学研究中,他得了重要发现。

Zài kēxué yánjiū zhōng, tā huòdéle zhòngyào fāxiàn.

In scientific research, he made important discoveries.

由于他的贡献,他得了国际奖项的认可。

Yóuyú tā de gòngxiàn, tā huòdéle guójì jiǎngxiàng de rènkě.

Due to his contributions, he received recognition from international awards.