HSK · Level 50
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Chinese word
换取
Pronunciation
Pinyinhuàn qǔ
Meaning
- verbexchange for
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Giving something up to obtain a different thing, benefit, or chance.
Common phrases
换取信任huàn qǔ xìn rèn
exchange for trust
换取自由huàn qǔ zì yóu
exchange for freedom
换取优惠huàn qǔ yōu huì
exchange for preferential treatment
Similar words
换huàn: Replacing one thing or state with another.
交换jiāo huàn: Exchanging things, information, or opinions with each other.
兑换duì huàn: Converting cash, currency, or vouchers into another currency or equal value.
获取huò qǔ: Obtaining something, information, or a benefit through effort or other means.
Definition in Chinese
用某种代价或交换行为去取得另一件物品、利益或机会的动词。yòng móu zhǒng dài jià huò jiāo huàn xíng wèi qù qǔ dé lìng yí jiàn wù pǐn lì yì huò jī huì de dòng cí
Word origin
换取 (huànqǔ, "exchange for") combines 换 (huàn, "exchange") + 取 (qǔ, "take"), linking the act of trading with getting the desired return.
Usage tips
- 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.