得手

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Meaning and Usage

"得手" literally means "to obtain by hand" but is commonly used to express successfully achieving or obtaining something, often after effort or in a situation requiring skill or opportunity.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in contexts like competitions, projects, or even theft, where someone manages to "get hold of" or "succeed in acquiring" something.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 得手项目 (successfully complete a project): emphasizes achievement after effort.
  • 得手冠军 (win the championship): highlights success in competition.
  • 得手贵重物品 (steal valuable items): used in contexts of theft or sneaky acquisition.

Usage Notes

"得手" often implies a positive outcome but can also describe illicit success, such as theft. It is more formal or literary than everyday phrases like "成功" (success). Avoid confusing it with "" (gain power) or "得分" (score points), which have different nuances.

Example Sentences

He succeeded in the competition and won the championship.

After many efforts, he finally succeeded and completed the project.

The thief succeeded in stealing valuable items when the owner was not paying