‘夺得’ is a compound verb meaning ‘to win’ or ‘to secure’—typically something valuable, competitive, or hard-won, such as a championship, award, medal, or title. The first character 夺 (duó) means ‘to seize’ or ‘to snatch’, carrying a sense of active effort and determination; the second character 得 (de) functions here as a resultative complement, indicating successful attainment. Together, they emphasize not just participation but definitive, often celebrated achievement.

This verb is commonly used in formal, written, or media contexts—especially sports reporting, academic competitions, and official announcements. It’s rarely used for everyday, low-stakes outcomes (e.g., you wouldn’t say ‘夺得一杯咖啡’). Instead, it implies prestige, recognition, or significance: winning gold at the Olympics, capturing first place in a national contest, or clinching a major contract. While grammatically similar to other resultative verbs like ‘取得’ or ‘获得’, ‘夺得’ carries stronger connotations of triumph over competition or adversity.