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“seize” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinduó qǔ

Example

别想夺取我的东西。bié xiǎng duó qǔ wǒ de dōng xī

Don't try to seize my things.

Illustration for 夺取 (seize)

How to say “seize” in Chinese

“Seize” in Chinese is 夺取 (duó qǔ).

The push to claim a desired result, victory, or place before others do.

Full entry for 夺取: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 夺取

球队在最后一分钟夺取了胜利。qiú duì zài zuì hòu yì fēn zhōng duó qǔ le shèng lì

The team seized victory in the final minute.

Tips for using 夺取

  • With a place or share, this verb can stress taking control, while ordinary conversation often uses milder wording for simply getting an object or result.

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