Meanings of 穫
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收 (shōu) - use 穫 (huò) when emphasizing the effort in obtaining something, whereas 收 (shōu) focuses more on the act of receiving.
Be mindful that 穫 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is more often found in written Chinese or formal contexts. It pairs well with words like '成果' (chéngguǒ, result) and '獲得' (huòdé, to obtain). Learners should also be cautious with tones; using the wrong tone can lead to confusion with other words.
While 穫 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it connects to the concept of obtaining or achieving, which is relevant for HSK levels focused on verbs and actions. Students should practice using it in context with related vocabulary from their current level to reinforce understanding.
Learners often confuse 穫 with other similar-sounding characters. For example, mixing it with 獲 (huò, to capture) can lead to using the wrong character in contexts about obtaining. Always ensure you understand the nuances between these characters.
Pronunciation of 穫
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Etymology of 穫
Simplified form of 獲. Phonosemantic compound. 犭 represents the meaning and 蒦 represents the sound.
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Case file: 穫
Simplified form of 獲. Phonosemantic compound. 犭 represents the meaning and 蒦 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half禾 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half蒦 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaygrain
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to get, to obtain, to receive, to sieze in Chinese
“to get, to obtain, to receive, to sieze” in Chinese is穫
The character 穫 (huò) means to obtain or receive something, often implying an effort or action taken to seize or gather it. It is commonly used in contexts related to harvests, capturing opportunities, or achieving goals. This term carries a connotation of actively acquiring something rather than passively receiving.
When to use 穫
Be mindful that 穫 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is more often found in written Chinese or formal contexts. It pairs well with words like '成果' (chéngguǒ, result) and '獲得' (huòdé, to obtain). Learners should also be cautious with tones; using the wrong tone can lead to confusion with other words.
穫 or something close to it
收 (shōu) - use 穫 (huò) when emphasizing the effort in obtaining something, whereas 收 (shōu) focuses more on the act of receiving.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 穫 with other similar-sounding characters. For example, mixing it with 獲 (huò, to capture) can lead to using the wrong character in contexts about obtaining. Always ensure you understand the nuances between these characters.
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Word Family of 穫
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Frequently Asked Questions about 穫
You can use 穫 in a sentence like '他獲得了獎學金' (tā huòdéle jiǎngxuéjīn), meaning 'He obtained a scholarship.'
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