胜利
Traditional: 勝利
shèng lì HSK 5

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📚 Example Sentences

我们队赢得了胜利。
Wǒmen duì yíngdé le shènglì.
Our team won the victory.
胜利属于努力工作的人。
Shènglì shǔyú nǔlì gōngzuò de rén.
Victory belongs to those who work hard.
他们庆祝比赛的胜利。
Tāmen qìngzhù bǐsài de shènglì.
They celebrated the victory of the match.
我们胜利了。
Wǒmen shènglì le.
We won.
他胜利了。
Tā shènglì le.
He won.

💡 Memory Tip

Break it down: 胜 (shèng) means 'victory' and 利 (lì) means 'benefit'—think of 'victory brings benefits.' Associate it with cheering after a sports win to remember its triumphant feel.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in formality and used in both spoken and written Chinese. It's common in contexts like sports, wars, elections, or personal challenges (e.g., 取得胜利 - 'to achieve victory'). It often appears in news, formal reports, and everyday discussions about success.

📖 Grammar Points

Often used as a verb-object structure (e.g., 胜利了 - 'have won') or with auxiliaries like 取得/获得 (e.g., 取得胜利). It can also function as a noun in phrases like 胜利的喜悦 ('the joy of victory').

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, 胜利 is associated with historical struggles (e.g., war victories) and collective achievements, often evoking pride and perseverance. It's commonly used in patriotic contexts.

🔄 Similar Words

Compared to 赢 (yíng, 'to win' in games or bets), 胜利 is broader and more formal, often implying a significant or moral victory. 成功 (chénggōng, 'to succeed') is more general for achieving goals, while 胜利 emphasizes defeating an opponent.

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