shèng

victory; victorious; to defeat

HSK 5 #743

Character data

HSK 5
Frequency 743rd character
Radical ⾁ (130.5)
Strokes 9
Index # 1594
TRADITIONAL

Definitions

胜 shèng
  1. 1. victory
  2. 2. victorious
  3. 3. to defeat
  4. 4. to beat
  5. 5. to surpass
  6. 6. superior to
  7. 7. better than
  8. 8. to get the better of
  9. 9. surpassing
  10. 10. success
  11. 11. beautiful (scenery)
  12. 12. wonderful (view)
  13. 13. superb (of vista)
  14. 14. equal to (a task)
  15. 15. (Taiwan pr. shēng) able to bear

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Words containing 胜

Word Meaning
countless; innumerable
beyond description; inexpressible (idiom)
to follow up a victory; to pursue retreating enemy
to follow up a victory and press home the attack
Jiuzhaigou Valley scenic area in Sichuan
Facts speak louder than words. (idiom)
win with few against many; win from weakness
the weak beat the strong; win from weakness
not to be up to the task (idiom); incompetent
no arrogance in victory, no despair in defeat
to have an unfair advantage in a contest
competency
victory is in sight
history is written by the victors
to win an election
to achieve victory; to be victorious; to prevail
favorite (to win a race or championship)
an army burning with righteous indignation is bound to win (idiom)
unable to contain one's joy (idiom)
to seize total victory (idiom); an overwhelming victory
absence makes the heart grow fonder
Ever Victorious Army, Qing army unit
strategic (position); advantageous