be sincerely convinced; admit defeat willingly
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to be sincerely convinced; to admit defeat willingly
neutralOften used in the context of competition, arguments, or disagreements. It implies genuine acceptance of a superior outcome or opinion, not just outward compliance.
Tā他
shū输
dé得
xīn心
fú服
kǒu口
fú服
，
zhè这
cì次
shì是
zhēn真
de的
fú服
qì气
le了
。
He lost completely and willingly; this time he is truly convinced.
Nǐ你
děi得
ná拿
chū出
zhēn真
běn本
shì事
lái来
，
bié别
rén人
cái才
huì会
fú服
qì气
。
You need to show your real skills for others to be convinced.
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Tā他
suī虽
rán然
dào道
le了
qiàn歉
，
dàn但
wǒ我
kàn看
dé得
chū出
lái来
tā他
xīn心
lǐ里
bìng并
bù不
fú服
qì气
。
Although he apologized, I can tell he's not truly convinced in his heart.