‘博取’ is a formal, written verb meaning ‘to win (favor, trust, approval, or sympathy)’—often through deliberate effort, charm, or strategic action. The first character 博 (bó) means ‘to seek widely’ or ‘to strive for,’ carrying connotations of breadth and earnestness; the second character 取 (qǔ) means ‘to obtain’ or ‘to acquire.’ Together, they emphasize actively striving to gain something intangible and socially valuable—especially positive regard from others.

This word appears frequently in media, political speeches, advertising, and literary contexts, but rarely in casual daily conversation. It often implies intentionality and sometimes carries a subtle nuance of calculated effort—so context matters: it can sound commendable (e.g., ‘博取公众信任’) or slightly critical (e.g., ‘为博取关注而夸大事实’). It’s commonly followed by abstract nouns like 好感 (goodwill), 支持 (support), or 同情 (sympathy), and almost never used with concrete objects.