English–Chinese
“exchange for” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhuàn qǔ
Example
他用旧手机换取了优惠券。tā yòng jiù shǒu jī huàn qǔ le yōu huì quàn
He exchanged his old phone for a coupon.
How to say “exchange for” in Chinese
“Exchange for” in Chinese is 换取 (huàn qǔ).
Giving something up to obtain a different thing, benefit, or chance.
Example sentences with 换取
她以诚实与开放的态度换取了同事的信任。tā yǐ chéng shí yǔ kāi fàng de tài dù huàn qǔ le tóng shì de xìn rèn
She earned her colleagues' trust through an honest and open attitude.
Tips for using 换取
- The object after 用 (yòng, "use") is what gets given up, while the object after 换取 (huànqǔ, "exchange for") is what gets gained, a useful pattern for describing everyday trade-offs.