jau1 sing3優勝优胜
Jyutpingjau1 sing3
Yaleyāu sing
Definition
Superior, outstanding, or better than others.
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How it's used
Focuses on a comparative advantage or a specific point of excellence rather than just winning a competition. It is often used with 處 to highlight a particular strength or merit of an object or plan. While it can function as a verb meaning to win, it is far more common in daily speech as an adjective describing why something is better than an alternative.
Examples
This design is much better than the old one.
In what way do you think it is superior?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 贏, which is the standard verb for winning a game or a race. 優勝 is more abstract and analytical, describing the quality of being superior, whereas 贏 is about the outcome of a contest.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
