败
defeat; lose; rot; wither
Meanings
9 senses · 45 examplesverb
to lose (a battle, competition)
Used for military conflicts, sports games, or any competitive activities, opposite of 胜 (shèng, win).
Our football team lost this match.
Many countries became defeated nations during the Warring States period.
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As long as we keep working hard, we can remain invincible.
Team A lost to Team B with a score of 2 to 3.
He unexpectedly lost the election during the campaign.
verb
to defeat; to beat
Transitive verb, takes an object referring to the enemy or opponent.
We completely defeated the invading army and reclaimed our lost territory.
He defeated the strong opponent in the final match.
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This team once beat the defending champion.
Our army defeated the enemy and achieved a key victory.
At the negotiation table, he successfully fended off the opponent's offensive.
verb
to fail; to fall through
Describes that a plan, project, or effort did not succeed, opposite of 成 (chéng, succeed).
His business plan failed right before success, which is really a pity.
The success or failure of this experiment depends on this one attempt.
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We shouldn't only focus on success or failure, but also value the process.
This negotiation ended in failure.
He ended up failing in multiple attempts.
verb
to ruin; to spoil
Can refer to ruining one's reputation, social morals, or a plan.
He ended up with a ruined reputation and disgraced name due to bribery and corruption.
This kind of vulgar performance is immoral and should be banned.
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This person is good at messing things up but bad at getting things done, never ask him for help.
A big fire ruined this century-old shop.
His inappropriate remarks ruined the team's reputation.
verb
to relieve; to eliminate
formalOften used in fixed phrases referring to removing physical discomfort or toxins.
This herbal tea can reduce internal heat, suitable for drinking in summer.
This ointment can eliminate toxins and reduce swelling.
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Traditional Chinese medicine often uses herbs to reduce internal heat and detoxify.
Drinking mung bean soup can help you reduce internal heat and relieve summer heat.
This herbal medicine has the effect of detoxifying and fighting cancer.
adjective
worn out; rotten
Describes objects that are old, damaged, or decayed.
There are some worn-out waddings piled in the corner of the wall, which looks unpleasant.
The meat in the fridge has gone rotten and can't be eaten anymore.
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The collar of this shirt is completely worn out.
The trash can is full of rotting fruits.
He filled the old pillow with worn-out waddings.
verb
to wither; to fade
Describes flowers, plants, or leaves losing their vitality.
As soon as the autumn wind blows, the withered leaves on the tree fall one after another.
All the lotus flowers in the pond have withered, leaving only lotus leaves.
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In late autumn, many flowers and plants have withered.
Winter has arrived, and all the flowers in the garden have withered.
The withered leaves covered the entire yard.
verb
to decline; to go bankrupt
Describes a family, business, or social status declining from prosperity to poverty.
A perfectly good family was ruined under his control.
The once wealthy and influential family has now declined.
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Due to poor management, this company quickly went bankrupt.
His family declined, and he could only make a living by doing odd jobs.
A plague completely ruined the business of this small town.
verb
to ruin (a family)
Specifically refers to causing a family or household to decline financially or socially.
He was addicted to gambling and finally ruined his family.
This accident ruined this wealthy family.
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He spent money extravagantly and used up all the family property.
Many second-generation rich people ruin their families by not doing proper work.
His wrong decision ruined the entire family's industry.