胜
victory; defeat; superior; beautiful; surname; bear; ornament
Meanings
7 senses · 27 examplesverb
to win; victory; triumph
Used in competitive, military, or general success contexts, paired with 负 or 败 as antonyms.
Our football team won the final match.
We achieved final victory in this game.
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The soldiers won victory on the battlefield.
After fierce competition, our team won the victory.
After the college entrance exam results were released, he got his admission notice, a small personal victory.
verb
to defeat; beat; overcome
Used to describe overcoming an opponent in competition, battle, or debate.
We defeated the enemy with fewer troops, winning by using less force.
The Chinese team defeated the defending champion to advance to the final.
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He defeated his opponent with logic to win the debate.
Our team defeated all competitors to win the project.
The firefighters defeated the mountain fire to protect the town.
verb
to be superior to; better than
formalAlways followed by a comparative marker like 于 or 过 to indicate the object of comparison.
Facts speak louder than words; we don't need to explain further.
Practical actions are better than empty promises.
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This new material is far superior to traditional materials.
Sincere care is better than fancy gifts.
His innovative plan is superior to his colleagues' proposals.
adjective
beautiful; scenic; wonderful
literaryUsed to describe scenic spots, artistic realms, or pleasant experiences.
West Lake is one of China's famous scenic spots.
This ancient town has many captivating old buildings.
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The beautiful scenery of Mount Huangshan makes tourists reluctant to leave.
This landscape painting depicts a paradise-like beautiful realm.
We walked along the mountain road to enjoy the scenic views along the way.
noun
surname Sheng
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Sheng is our new colleague.
verb
to bear; to be able to handle; to withstand
formalOften used in fixed phrases like 胜任, 不胜感激, 不胜其烦.
He is fully qualified for this management position.
I am extremely grateful for your help.
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This old sofa can no longer bear the weight and needs to be replaced.
His physical strength cannot withstand long hours of outdoor work.
This position requires an employee who is competent in cross-cultural communication.
noun
ancient head ornament
archaicThis is an archaic meaning, mostly seen in classical Chinese texts and historical documents.
Ancient noble women often wore fang sheng as head ornaments.