ăn giải
Definition
- Verb:
- To win a prize: To be awarded a prize or reward, typically in a competition, contest, or lottery.
- To win a championship/title: To achieve first place or a top award in a competitive event, especially in sports.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Đội của chúng tôi đã ăn giải nhất trong cuộc thi. (Our team won first prize in the competition.)
- Cô ấy mua vé số và hy vọng sẽ ăn giải. (She bought a lottery ticket and hopes to win a prize.)
- Vận động viên đó ăn giải vô địch thế giới. (That athlete won the world championship.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often implies success in a structured competition with defined rewards. It is not typically used for informal wins or general success.
- It can be used with specific prizes, e.g., (to win second prize), (to win the special prize).
Variants and Related Words
- Đoạt giải (v): A more formal synonym meaning "to win a prize/award."
- Anh ấy đoạt giải Nobel Văn học. (He won the Nobel Prize in Literature.)
- Thắng giải (v): Another verb meaning "to win a prize," with a focus on victory.
- Cô ấy thắng giải chung kết. (She won the final prize.)
Synonyms
- Win a prize: To receive an award for achievement.
- Take first place: To finish in the top position.
- Be awarded a prize: To be given a prize formally.
Related Idioms
- Ăn giải độc đắc: To win the jackpot (in a lottery or similar game of chance).
- Người đàn ông may mắn đã ăn giải độc đắc. (The lucky man won the jackpot.)
verb
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to win a prize
