Meaning
应得 describes something that someone rightfully deserves or is entitled to, whether positive (reward, recognition) or negative (punishment). It combines 应 (should, ought to) with 得 (to obtain), literally meaning 'should obtain.' The term carries a sense of justice or fairness—that the outcome matches what the person has earned through their actions or circumstances.
Usage
Commonly used in formal and written contexts to describe just rewards or punishments. Often appears in phrases like 应得的权利 (rightful rights) or 应得的惩罚 (deserved punishment). Can function as an attributive adjective before nouns or as a verb phrase meaning 'deserve to receive.'
Examples
- 01他凭借自己的努力获得了应得的成功。.Through his own efforts, he achieved the success he deserved.
- 02每个公民都有应得的权利和自由。.Every citizen has their rightful rights and freedoms.
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Common collocations
- 应得的报酬deserved compensation
- 应得的权利rightful rights
- 应得的惩罚deserved punishment
- 应得的尊重due respect
Antonyms
Origin
Formed from the modal verb 应 (should) and the resultative verb 得 (to obtain), creating a compound that expresses moral or logical entitlement to something.