荣获

• Pinyin: róng huò
• Hanzi breakdown: 荣 = 艹 + 木 + 火 (plants blooming in radiance = glory); 获 = 犭+ 蒦 (dog catching prey = to obtain)

Meaning

To be honoured to receive; to win or be awarded a prize, honour, or title. Conveys both attainment and prestige.

A formal verb used in official announcements, award ceremonies, and institutional recognition. The 荣 prefix adds dignity and prestige to the act of receiving. Commonly used with awards, honorary titles, and distinctions. Implies the recipient has earned the honour through merit.

Examples

1. 该科研团队荣获本年度国家科学技术进步奖一等奖，引发广泛关注。 The research team won first prize in this year’s National Science and Technology Progress Award, drawing widespread attention.
2. 她凭借出色的临场表现荣获最佳新人奖，成为当晚颁奖典礼的焦点。 Thanks to her outstanding performance under pressure, she won Best Newcomer and became the focus of the awards ceremony that night.
3. 这部影片荣获多项国际大奖，引发全球电影界的广泛赞誉与关注。 The film won multiple international awards, earning widespread praise and attention from the global film community.

Usage Guide

Context: awards, official announcements, academics

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 本公司荣获行业年度最佳雇主称号，全体员工深感荣幸与自豪。(Our company has been honoured with the industry's Employer of the Year award; all employees feel deeply honoured and proud.)
• 他的研究成果荣获国际权威学术机构颁发的年度最高科学奖项。(His research results were honoured with the highest annual scientific award from an internationally renowned academic institution.)

Don't Say

• 我荣获了一块糖 — 荣获 is reserved for significant recognitions; use 得到 or 收到 for everyday items

Origin & History

荣 (honour/glory) + 获 (to obtain/receive)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal