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赢得 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
赢得yíngdéto winHSK 4, unknown, rank #1148, Medium
赢得yíngdéto gainHSK 4, unknown, rank #1148, Medium
yíngdé(ying2de2) T2
  1. 1to win
  2. 2to gain
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March 24, 2026
赢得(贏得)yíngdé(ying2de2)

赢得 (yíng dé) means 'to win' or 'to gain' something, often in a competitive or challenging context. It is commonly used when referring to winning a game, achieving a goal, or earning respect and admiration in various situations.

Frequency#1148DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, winning is often associated with honor and respect, especially in competitive fields such as sports or academics. The concept of winning is deeply embedded in the culture of striving for success and recognition.

Memory Tip

Imagine a winner holding a trophy while shouting 'Ying!' (sounds like 'win') as they celebrate their victory. The character 赢 combines the radical for 'to win' with the idea of 'gaining' something of value, emphasizing the triumph.

Meanings of 赢得

yíngdé(ying2de2)
1to win
2to gain
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About 赢得

赢得Simplified
贏得Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 赢得

Quick Contrast

赢得 (yíngdé) vs 获得 (huòdé) — use 赢得 for winning in a competitive sense, while 获得 is more about obtaining or acquiring something.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a winner holding a trophy while shouting 'Ying!' (sounds like 'win') as they celebrate their victory. The character 赢 combines the radical for 'to win' with the idea of 'gaining' something of value, emphasizing the triumph.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 赢得 with similar phrases like 获得 (huò dé), which also means 'to gain' but often implies receiving something rather than winning. This term is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in competitive scenarios.

HSK Study Tips

While 赢得 is not an HSK word, it shares connections with others at higher levels that deal with competition, achievement, and success. Students should focus on its usage in phrases related to winning and gaining to enhance their vocabulary around these themes.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, winning is often associated with honor and respect, especially in competitive fields such as sports or academics. The concept of winning is deeply embedded in the culture of striving for success and recognition.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 赢得 with the verb 取得 (qǔ dé), which means 'to obtain' rather than 'to win'. For example, saying '我赢得了一个奖' (I won an award) is correct, while '我取得了一个奖' can imply obtaining it without winning, which may change the meaning.

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Component Characters

yíngto beat
HSK 417 strokes
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destructural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc
HSK 211 strokes
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Cultural Notes for 赢得

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In Chinese culture, winning is often associated with honor and respect, especially in competitive fields such as sports or academics. The concept of winning is deeply embedded in the culture of striving for success and recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions about 赢得

Some synonyms for 赢得 include 取得 (qǔdé), which means 'to obtain', and 赢 (yíng), which means 'to win'. These words can often be used interchangeably depending on the context, but 赢得 specifically emphasizes the aspect of winning.