胜 (shèng) - victory & success

胜Tone 4

shèng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

胜 · shèng

victory;

success;

to surpass;

to be able to bear;

a type of organic compound (peptide) in biochemistry

victorysuccessto surpass

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 赢— to win; to gain
  • 捷— victory; triumph
  • 克— to overcome; to conquer

Antonyms

  • 败— to lose; to be defeated
  • 负— to lose; to fail

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Our team achieved victory (胜利).
  • He won the competition (获胜).
  • This task is manageable (胜任).
  • Beautiful scenery is captivating (胜景).

Collocations

  • victory(胜利)
  • to win(获胜)
  • champion(冠军)
  • scenic spot(名胜)
  • to be capable of(胜任)
  • superior(优胜)

Idioms

  • Triumphant return(得胜回朝)
  • Invincible(百战百胜)
  • A winning move(胜算在握)
  • Outstanding(出凡入胜)
  • Decisive victory(大获全胜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, victory (胜) is highly valued in competitive contexts like sports, exams, and military affairs.
  • The character appears in many auspicious phrases celebrating success and achievement.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy, balance is emphasized over absolute victory.

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