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换取

huàn qǔ
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. to obtain (sth) in exchange
  2. 2. to exchange (sth) for (sth else)

Word relationships

Related words

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兑换
duì huàn

to convert

Used for exchanging currencies or points.

Synonyms

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交换
jiāo huàn

to exchange

Both mean 'exchange', but 换取 emphasizes obtaining something in return.

Usage notes

Collocations

换取 is often used with abstract gains like 信任 (trust), 支持 (support), or 和平 (peace), rather than concrete items.

Common mistakes

Don't use 换取 for simple swaps of objects; use 交换 (jiāohuàn) instead.

Example Sentences

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他用劳动 换取 食物。
He exchanged labor for food.

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Child Words of 换取

取
qǔ

to take

换
huàn

to exchange