获取

獲取
huòqǔ
verb HSK 4 #5,613

Meanings

  1. 1 to acquire; to obtain
  2. 2 to gain; to get

Examples

HSK 2
Nǐ kěyǐ cóng wǎngshàng huòqǔ xìnxī.
You can get information from the internet.
HSK 3
Tā tōngguò nǔlì huòqǔ le chénggōng.
He achieved success through hard work.
HSK 3
Huòqǔ zhīshi xūyào shíjiān.
Acquiring knowledge takes time.

Tips

usage
获取 emphasizes actively going after something, while 获得 is more about receiving. 获取信息 = actively seek out info; 获得帮助 = receive help.

Stroke Order

huò